Contact Congress about H.R. 6245: Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023
The U.S. government would have to identify money and assets tied to top Iranian officials and some Iran-linked group leaders. Banks named in the reports could face account closures or U.S. pressure to stop serving those people.
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Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects top Iranian officials, leaders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, and senior leaders of named Iran-linked groups. It also affects U.S. and foreign banks that hold their accounts or provide them major financial services. U.S. banks named in a report would have to close related accounts. Foreign banks could face U.S. pressure to do the same.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it tries to cut off powerful Iranian and Iran-linked leaders from the global banking system. It aims to expose where they keep money and how they use it. That could help the U.S. enforce sanctions and fight money laundering, which means hiding or moving money tied to crime or banned activity. The effect is uncertain because the bill includes waivers, reporting limits, and exceptions for intelligence and humanitarian work.
Key provisions in H.R. 6245
- The President must send Congress regular reports on money tied to covered Iranian and Iran-linked leaders. The first report is due within 180 days, and later reports are due every two years.
- The reports must explain where the money and assets came from and how they were used. They must also name non-Iranian banks that hold related accounts or provide major financial services.
- The President may keep each report to at least five covered people if needed to meet the deadline. That means the report does not have to list every covered person at once.
- The President may leave some people or banks out of a report in limited cases. This can happen if the assets appear legal or not corrupt, or if the person or bank is giving major help to the United States on Iran-related security or law enforcement.
- The President may waive reporting for specific people or institutions for one year at a time. The President must decide the waiver serves the U.S. national interest and explain that decision to Congress in writing.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 6245
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 6245
- What is H.R. 6245?
- The U.S. government would have to identify money and assets tied to top Iranian officials and some Iran-linked group leaders. Banks named in the reports could face account closures or U.S. pressure to stop serving those people.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 6245?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 6245?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 6245 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
