# Plain Language Summary: Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025

This bill gives Congress the power to review and potentially block any actions the President takes to reduce or eliminate sanctions against Iran. Right now, the President can lift sanctions on his own authority. This bill would require the President to notify Congress first and wait for a review period before proceeding with most major changes to Iran policy.

Here's how it would work in practice: If the President wants to lift sanctions on Iran or allow American companies to do business with Iranian entities, he must first submit a detailed report to Congress explaining what he's doing and why. Congress then gets 30 days to review the proposal (60 days if it happens during summer recess). During this waiting period, Congress can introduce a resolution to disapprove of the action. If both the House and Senate pass a disapproval resolution, the President cannot proceed with the sanctions relief unless he can override their decision with a veto. If Congress overrides his veto, the action is permanently blocked. The President can only move forward if Congress approves the action or if the review period expires without Congress taking action.

The bill covers a wide range of existing Iran sanctions laws passed over the past two decades, including laws targeting Iran's nuclear program, terrorism financing, and human rights abuses. It also applies to any future sanctions laws Congress might pass. The bill distinguishes between routine business decisions (like issuing a license for a specific transaction) and major policy shifts, with more intensive congressional review required for significant changes to U.S. Iran policy.

Essentially, this bill shifts the balance of power on Iran policy from the President acting alone to requiring congressional involvement for major decisions. It's designed to ensure that major changes to how America deals with Iran get congressional scrutiny and approval rather than happening through executive action alone.