The "Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act" aims to streamline and strengthen U.S. sanctions by ensuring comprehensive application across various government lists. It establishes a process for federal officials to review whether individuals or entities placed on one sanctions list should also be included on other designated lists. This initiative seeks to prevent gaps in sanctions enforcement and enhance the overall impact of restrictive measures. Specifically, the bill mandates that within 30 days of an individual or entity being added to a specified sanctions list , the responsible official must provide notification to administrators of other relevant lists. These officials are then required to initiate a review within 30 days and make a determination within 90 days regarding the inclusion of that individual or entity on their respective lists. The legislation covers several key lists, including those maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and the Department of Defense's 1260H list. To ensure accountability and transparency, the Act also requires each federal agency maintaining a covered sanctions list to submit an annual report to appropriate congressional committees. This report must certify compliance with the notification and review requirements, explain the agency's deliberative process, and enumerate any instances where these requirements led to additional inclusions on sanctions lists. The goal is to create a more unified and effective approach to U.S. sanctions policy.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
International Affairs
Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act
USA119th CongressHR-4291| House
| Updated: 7/2/2025
The "Sanctions Lists Harmonization Act" aims to streamline and strengthen U.S. sanctions by ensuring comprehensive application across various government lists. It establishes a process for federal officials to review whether individuals or entities placed on one sanctions list should also be included on other designated lists. This initiative seeks to prevent gaps in sanctions enforcement and enhance the overall impact of restrictive measures. Specifically, the bill mandates that within 30 days of an individual or entity being added to a specified sanctions list , the responsible official must provide notification to administrators of other relevant lists. These officials are then required to initiate a review within 30 days and make a determination within 90 days regarding the inclusion of that individual or entity on their respective lists. The legislation covers several key lists, including those maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the Department of Commerce's Entity List, and the Department of Defense's 1260H list. To ensure accountability and transparency, the Act also requires each federal agency maintaining a covered sanctions list to submit an annual report to appropriate congressional committees. This report must certify compliance with the notification and review requirements, explain the agency's deliberative process, and enumerate any instances where these requirements led to additional inclusions on sanctions lists. The goal is to create a more unified and effective approach to U.S. sanctions policy.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, 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.