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Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025
3/26/2025, 2:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 2012
Under this bill, if the President or any other government official wishes to lift or waive sanctions against Iran, they must first submit a report to Congress detailing the reasons for their decision. Congress would then have a specified period of time to review the report and potentially pass a resolution disapproving of the action.
The bill also includes provisions for expedited consideration of congressional resolutions related to sanctions against Iran, in order to ensure that any decisions made by the executive branch are subject to timely and thorough review by Congress. Overall, Bill 119 hr 2012 aims to increase transparency and accountability in the decision-making process regarding sanctions against Iran, by giving Congress a greater role in the review and approval of such actions.
Congressional Summary of HR 2012
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025
This bill restricts the President's authority to unilaterally undertake certain actions with respect to Iran and increases congressional oversight of those actions.
Specifically, the President must report to Congress before terminating or waiving sanctions related to Iran or taking a licensing action that significantly alters U.S. foreign policy with respect to Iran.
Each report must (1) describe the proposed action and its rationale, and (2) indicate whether or not the action is intended to significantly alter foreign policy concerning Iran. If the intention is to alter that policy, the report must provide additional information including the policy objectives for which the affected sanctions were initially imposed and the anticipated effects of the action on U.S. national security interests.
After the President submits a report, the bill provides Congress with a 30-day period to review it; this period is extended to 60 days for reports submitted between July 10 and September 7. During this period, Congress may enact a joint resolution approving or disapproving the action.
During the review period, the President may not take the action unless Congress passes a joint resolution of approval; if Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval, the bill prohibits the President from taking the action.
The bill also outlines procedures for the introduction and consideration of these types of joint resolutions.
