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5 bills on this issue are moving right now — and the most active one is HR1422: Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025.
HR1422 · 119th Congress
Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025
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What HR1422 actually does
This story is about Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance. This bill would increase pressure on third-country actors helping Iran sustain export revenue during a volatile regional moment.
If passed, it would:
- If passed, it would: increase pressure on third-country actors helping Iran sustain export revenue during a volatile • Scores: Relevance 8/10 | Passage/Momentum 8/10.
4 other bills moving on this issue
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This story is about Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance. This bill would force a clearer congressional vote on whether the U.S. should stay in an Iran conflict rather than leaving that decision to.
If passed, it would
- If passed, it would: force a clearer congressional vote on whether the U.S • Scores: Relevance 10/10 | Passage/Momentum 3/10.
This story is about Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance. This bill would preserve sanctions tools tied to Iran’s energy sector and weapons-related activity beyond December 31, 2026.
If passed, it would
- If passed, it would: preserve sanctions tools tied to Iran’s energy sector and weapons-related activity beyond • Scores: Relevance 7/10 | Passage/Momentum 8/10.
This story is about Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance. This bill would push U.S. planning on export controls and countermeasures against Iranian drone procurement.
If passed, it would
- If passed, it would: push U.S. planning on export controls and countermeasures against Iranian drone procurement • Scores: Relevance 7/10 | Passage/Momentum 7/10.
This story is about Iranians Mourn a Slain Leader, and Call for Vengeance. This bill would clarify that older AUMFs do not authorize war against Iran.
If passed, it would
- If passed, it would: clarify that older AUMFs do not authorize war against Iran • Scores: Relevance 9/10 | Passage/Momentum 3/10.
