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Block Iranian Access to U.S. Banks Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6243| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2020
Bill Huizenga

Bill Huizenga

Republican Representative

Michigan

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Block Iranian Access to U.S. Banks Act of 2020 This bill temporarily prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing a U.S. financial institution to provide financial services, directly or indirectly, to Iran. The President may waive this prohibition after issuing a report that such financial services are (1) required solely for the provision of medicines, medical equipment, agricultural commodities or humanitarian assistance benefitting the people of Iran; or (2) not provided in connection with a foreign person that engages in sanctionable activities.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • March 12, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Bank accounts, deposits, capitalCongressional oversightFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international bankingFraud offenses and financial crimesIranLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastTerrorism

Block Iranian Access to U.S. Banks Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-6243| House 
| Updated: 3/12/2020
Block Iranian Access to U.S. Banks Act of 2020 This bill temporarily prohibits the Department of the Treasury from authorizing a U.S. financial institution to provide financial services, directly or indirectly, to Iran. The President may waive this prohibition after issuing a report that such financial services are (1) required solely for the provision of medicines, medical equipment, agricultural commodities or humanitarian assistance benefitting the people of Iran; or (2) not provided in connection with a foreign person that engages in sanctionable activities.
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Timeline
Mar 12, 2020
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • March 12, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • March 12, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill Huizenga

Bill Huizenga

Republican Representative

Michigan

Financial Services Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Bank accounts, deposits, capitalCongressional oversightFinancial services and investmentsForeign and international bankingFraud offenses and financial crimesIranLicensing and registrationsMiddle EastTerrorism