This bill would make the U.S. label certain Iran-linked groups as terrorist groups. It would also require a sanctions review and regular reports to Congress. That could affect travel, immigration, banking, and business dealings tied to those groups.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Iranian Terror Prevention Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: 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.
Latest action on H.R. 2581: 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.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the named Iran-linked groups and any foreign entity tied to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, because they could face terrorist designation, sanctions review, or both. It also affects banks, businesses, charities, travelers, and immigrants who may have dealings or connections that trigger U.S. restrictions. Federal agencies, especially the State Department, the Commerce Department, and the White House, would have to make decisions on short deadlines and keep sending reports to Congress.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could expand the U.S. government’s ability to block support, travel, and money tied to certain Iran-linked groups. A terrorist designation and terrorism sanctions can carry serious legal and financial consequences. It also matters because the bill sets hard deadlines and requires repeat reports to Congress, which could push faster action and more oversight. At the same time, the real-world results would depend on how broadly the government applies the bill and which groups the President actually sanctions.
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Officially: Iranian Terror Prevention Act
This bill would make the U.S. label certain Iran-linked groups as terrorist groups. It would also require a sanctions review and regular reports to Congress. That could affect travel, immigration, banking, and business dealings tied to those groups.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.2581. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Foreign Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: 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. (4/1/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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