# Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021

This bill is about giving Congress a formal say in any future agreement the United States makes with Iran regarding nuclear weapons. Right now, the President can negotiate international agreements without getting Congress's approval first. This bill would change that specific rule for Iran nuclear deals by requiring the President to get Congress's permission before finalizing any agreement with Iran about its nuclear program.

Here's what that means in practical terms: if the President negotiates a deal with Iran to limit its nuclear capabilities, they would have to submit it to Congress for a vote. Congress would then have a set amount of time to review the agreement and decide whether to approve it, reject it, or take no action. This is similar to how treaties work, except this applies specifically to nuclear agreements with Iran rather than all treaties. The idea behind the bill is to make sure that major decisions about Iran's nuclear program aren't made by the President alone, but have broader support from elected representatives.

The bill affects anyone concerned about U.S. foreign policy and national security, particularly regarding Iran. For ordinary Americans, this could matter if you care about whether the country goes to war, how much money gets spent on military operations, or how the U.S. handles relationships with other nations. It doesn't directly change your daily life, but it does shift the balance of power between the President and Congress when it comes to one of the most sensitive foreign policy issues facing the country.

Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021

Blackburn, Marsha

Iran Nuclear Deal Advice and Consent Act of 2021 This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to rejoin the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action&#8212;commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal&#8212;unless the President commits to submit any successor agreement to the Senate for advice and consent as a treaty.