S. 488 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021
S. 488 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Feb 25, 2021, sponsored by Bill Hagerty with 41 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
- Feb 25, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2021 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Hagerty (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 41 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 25, 2021
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Feb 25, 2021)
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