The "Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025" establishes a robust framework for imposing sanctions on foreign persons who knowingly engage in logistical transactions, processing, export, or sale of oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The policy aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, counter its aggression and terrorism, and deny it financial resources for destabilizing activities and repression of its citizens. Under this Act, the President must impose sanctions on such foreign persons, including banks, financial institutions, insurance providers, and flagging registries. Sanctions also extend to subsidiaries, corporate officers, and immediate family members of sanctioned individuals. The penalties include the blocking of property and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction and rendering sanctioned aliens inadmissible to the United States , with their visas revoked. The bill provides specific exceptions for the importation of goods, compliance with international obligations, authorized law enforcement activities, and the provision of humanitarian assistance such as agricultural commodities, food, medicine, and medical devices. An exception also exists for provisions necessary for the safety of vessels and crew. The President retains the authority to issue case-by-case waivers for up to 180 days if deemed vital to U.S. national interests, with congressional notification. Furthermore, the Act mandates the establishment of an Interagency Working Group on Iranian Sanctions , led by the Secretary of State, within 180 days of enactment. This group will endeavor to create a multilateral contact group with allied nations to coordinate international efforts, share information on sanctions frameworks and evasion tactics, and align measures to curb Iran's malign activities, including uranium enrichment and ballistic missile production. Finally, the legislation amends existing law to require private sector reporting on persons engaged in sanctionable activities or attempting to evade sanctions under this Act, particularly those using proceeds from the sale of intercepted Iranian energy products.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Lawler.
Mrs. Kim moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2500-2503)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1422.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2500-2501)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2500-2501)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Lawler.
Mrs. Kim moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2500-2503)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1422.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2500-2501)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2500-2501)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1422| House
| Updated: 3/17/2026
The "Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025" establishes a robust framework for imposing sanctions on foreign persons who knowingly engage in logistical transactions, processing, export, or sale of oil, gas, liquefied natural gas, and related petrochemical products from the Islamic Republic of Iran. The policy aims to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, counter its aggression and terrorism, and deny it financial resources for destabilizing activities and repression of its citizens. Under this Act, the President must impose sanctions on such foreign persons, including banks, financial institutions, insurance providers, and flagging registries. Sanctions also extend to subsidiaries, corporate officers, and immediate family members of sanctioned individuals. The penalties include the blocking of property and interests in property within U.S. jurisdiction and rendering sanctioned aliens inadmissible to the United States , with their visas revoked. The bill provides specific exceptions for the importation of goods, compliance with international obligations, authorized law enforcement activities, and the provision of humanitarian assistance such as agricultural commodities, food, medicine, and medical devices. An exception also exists for provisions necessary for the safety of vessels and crew. The President retains the authority to issue case-by-case waivers for up to 180 days if deemed vital to U.S. national interests, with congressional notification. Furthermore, the Act mandates the establishment of an Interagency Working Group on Iranian Sanctions , led by the Secretary of State, within 180 days of enactment. This group will endeavor to create a multilateral contact group with allied nations to coordinate international efforts, share information on sanctions frameworks and evasion tactics, and align measures to curb Iran's malign activities, including uranium enrichment and ballistic missile production. Finally, the legislation amends existing law to require private sector reporting on persons engaged in sanctionable activities or attempting to evade sanctions under this Act, particularly those using proceeds from the sale of intercepted Iranian energy products.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Lawler.
Mrs. Kim moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2500-2503)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1422.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2500-2501)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2500-2501)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Lawler.
Mrs. Kim moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2500-2503)
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1422.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2500-2501)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H2500-2501)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Advisory bodiesAviation and airportsCongressional oversightCriminal procedure and sentencingForeign propertyHuman rightsIranMarine and inland water transportationMiddle EastNuclear weaponsOil and gasPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsTerrorismVisas and passports