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Bill

Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and the continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

House

Condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its ongoing human rights violations under international standards

Latest action: Wed Dec 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

House

Makes the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 permanent by removing its sunset date for sanctions tied to Iran's energy sector and weapons activities

Latest action: Tue May 06 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President to end U.S. Armed Forces hostilities against Iran unless Congress has declared war or specifically authorized force against Iran

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.

House

Declares it to be U.S. policy that Iran continues to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism

Latest action: Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

House

Directs the President to end unauthorized U.S. Armed Forces hostilities against Iran unless Congress authorizes them, while preserving defense against imminent attack

Latest action: Thu Mar 05 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To impose sanctions with respect to persons engaged in significant transactions related or incidental to the processing, refining, export, transfer or sale of oil, condensates, or other petroleum or petrochemical products in whole or in part from the Islamic Republic of Iran

House

Imposes sanctions on foreign persons involved in Iran's petroleum and petrochemical trade and strengthens enforcement of those sanctions

Latest action: Tue Mar 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

No Funds for Iran War Act

House

Prohibit the use of federal funds for war with Iran under the No Funds for Iran War Act

Latest action: Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran.

House

Affirms that a nuclear weapons-capable Iran threatens world stability and U.S. allies, demands Iran stop specified nuclear activities, and states all options should remain available to address that threat

Latest action: Tue Feb 04 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025

House

Restricts presidential Iran sanctions relief and major Iran licensing actions by requiring advance reports and congressional review before they can take effect

Latest action: Mon Mar 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President under the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress has specifically authorized those hostilities

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has specifically authorized such military action, with a limited exception for imminent defense

Latest action: Tue Apr 28 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President under the War Powers Resolution to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran unless Congress specifically authorizes them

Latest action: Wed May 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

House

Directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran by March 30, 2026, unless Congress authorizes such military action or declares war

Latest action: Thu May 14 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.

Senate

Directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities within or against Iran while preserving defense against attacks on the United States and its personnel or facilities

Latest action: Wed Jun 24 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

IRAN Act

House

Authorize a change in first sponsorship status for the IRAN Act to allow cosponsors to be added and reprintings to be requested under House rules

Latest action: Mon Apr 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).

House

Urges the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to restore UN sanctions on Iran under Resolution 2231 before that option expires, while condemning Iran's nuclear-related violations

Latest action: Fri Feb 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

2026 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran

House

Authorize the use of U.S. armed forces against Iran under a 2026 military force resolution

Latest action: Thu May 07 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

No War Against Iran Act

Senate

Prohibits use of military force against Iran without specific congressional authorization for that action

Latest action: Tue Jun 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

Senate

Strengthens sanctions targeting Iran through expanded restrictions and enforcement measures in foreign relations policy

Latest action: Wed Feb 12 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Condemning Iran's failure to comply with its international nuclear obligations.

House

Condemns Iran's noncompliance with its international nuclear obligations as stated in the resolution

Latest action: Wed May 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran.

Senate

Affirms that a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran would threaten world stability and international security

Latest action: Thu Feb 27 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

Senate

Establishes sanctions and accountability measures tied to human rights abuses and internet freedom in Iran

Latest action: Mon Jul 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution affirming the threats to world stability from a nuclear weapons-capable Islamic Republic of Iran.

Senate

Affirms that a nuclear weapons-capable Iran threatens world stability, the United States, Israel, and other Middle East allies and partners

Latest action: Wed Jan 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its violent repression of peaceful protesters, its documented pattern of human rights abuses, and its sponsorship of extremist militant groups across the Middle East.

House

Expresses condemnation of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for repressing peaceful protesters, committing human rights abuses, and sponsoring extremist militant groups in the Middle East

Latest action: Mon Feb 02 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution calling on the United Kingdom, France, and Germany (E3) to initiate the snapback of sanctions on Iran under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015).

Senate

Urges the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to trigger the UN sanctions snapback on Iran before the Resolution 2231 deadline expires

Latest action: Thu Feb 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

House

Establishes measures on Iran human rights internet freedom and accountability through foreign affairs and financial sanctions policy

Latest action: Fri Feb 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

House

Rescinds certain Iran-related waivers and licenses to limit specific sanctions relief and authorizations

Latest action: Tue Apr 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.

House

Recognizes and expresses support for Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran

Latest action: Tue Jan 13 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.

House

Expresses recognition and support for Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran

Latest action: Fri Jan 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A bill to repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.

Senate

Repeal the expiration date for the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to keep its sanctions authority in effect

Latest action: Thu May 22 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President under the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Latest action: Thu May 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.

House

Directs the President under the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Latest action: Mon Apr 27 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Praising the efforts of United States Combat Search and Rescue teams in the recovery of two United States Air Force Airmen who ejected over Iran.

House

Recognizes and praises United States Combat Search and Rescue teams for recovering two Air Force airmen who ejected over Iran

Latest action: Thu Apr 09 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.

Senate

Condemns the Government of Iran for suppressing Iranians' right to peaceful assembly and public protest

Latest action: Wed Feb 11 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Original Resolution Commending the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its efforts to facilitate peace between the United States and Israel with Iran

House

Commends the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for efforts to facilitate peace involving the United States Israel and Iran

Latest action: Wed Apr 29 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran.

Senate

Expresses the Senate's support for recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran as a statement of congressional sentiment on foreign relations and national security

Latest action: Thu Jun 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Standing with Israel as it works to dismantle Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and defends itself against Iranian attacks on civilians.

House

Expresses support for Israel as it seeks to dismantle Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and defend civilians from Iranian attacks

Latest action: Tue Jun 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.

House

Expresses support for the Iranian people's goal of a democratic secular nonnuclear Republic of Iran while condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism proxy warfare and internal repression

Latest action: Wed Feb 26 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution affirming the acceptable outcome of any nuclear deal between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and for other purposes.

Senate

Affirms standards for an acceptable nuclear agreement between the United States and Iran in foreign relations policy

Latest action: Thu May 08 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

Directing the President, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution, to comply with the 60-day use of force and 30-day phased withdrawal requirements regarding the use of the United States Armed Forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran.

House

Directs the President under the War Powers Resolution to meet the 60 day force limit and 30 day phased withdrawal requirements for U.S. armed forces in Operation Epic Fury in Iran

Latest action: Thu Apr 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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