The bill would make the United States take a tougher line against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. It would require terrorist labels, sanctions, limits on U.S. security aid to Iraq, and a ban on Iraqi liquefied natural gas imports from Iran.
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Free Iraq from Iran Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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. 2658: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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 Iraq’s government, Iran-backed militias in Iraq, and Iraqi people or groups named for sanctions. It also affects Iraqi private companies that buy liquefied natural gas from Iran. U.S. agencies would have new work to do, including writing reports, enforcing sanctions, reviewing aid, and expanding media efforts in Iraq.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would tie U.S. policy toward Iraq more directly to the fight over Iran’s power there. It could put heavy pressure on militias and people accused of helping Iran. It could also reshape U.S. security ties with Iraq and affect Iraq’s energy trade. The results are uncertain because much would depend on how U.S. agencies apply the sanctions, reports, media work, and waiver process.
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