Congress: 118 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel
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Sponsor: Scott, Tim (R-South Carolina)
Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023 This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 , thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).
This bill removes an expiration date from a 1996 law, making permanent a requirement that the President sanction companies and individuals involved in Iran's oil industry or weapons development programs. Previously, this sanctions requirement was set to expire; this bill eliminates that sunset date.
The bill locks in a legal mandate for Iran sanctions with no future expiration, constraining executive branch discretion to negotiate or lift restrictions. This affects the feasibility of diplomatic deals with Iran and reflects Congressional skepticism of the Biden administration's approach to Iran policy, which Israel opposes.