H.R. 2718 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Maximum Pressure Act
H.R. 2718 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Apr 21, 2021, sponsored by Jim Banks with 137 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Apr 21, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 137
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Maximum Pressure Act This bill expands sanctions and economic penalties on Iran. It also restricts the President from unilaterally lifting or waiving the sanctions or penalties and increases congressional oversight of them. Specifically, the bill requires the President to impose visa- and asset-blocking sanctions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Banks (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 137 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 21, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. (Oct 19, 2021)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Rules Committee
More
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