H.R. 589 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
MAHSA Act
H.R. 589 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Jan 27, 2023, sponsored by Jim Banks with 128 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Jan 27, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 128
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jim Banks (R-IN). Co-sponsors: 60 Democrats, 68 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 27, 2023
- Passed the HouseSep 12, 2023
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (Dec 17, 2024)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Sep 12, 2023 · Passed410–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- MAHSA ActHouse · Sep 12, 2023
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Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Financial Services Committee
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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