# Iran Sanctions Preservation Act

This bill is designed to maintain and strengthen economic sanctions against Iran. Sanctions are penalties that restrict trade, financial dealings, and other economic interactions with a country. In this case, the bill aims to prevent the U.S. government from easing or lifting these restrictions on Iran without explicit approval from Congress.

The practical effect is that it limits the President's ability to negotiate or make deals with Iran on their own. Even if a President wanted to reduce sanctions as part of a diplomatic agreement, they would need Congress to vote and approve it first. This is a significant constraint on executive power in foreign policy. The bill essentially says that any major changes to how the U.S. treats Iran economically must go through the full legislative process rather than being decided by the President alone.

For everyday Americans, this could affect gas prices and international stability, since Iran is a major oil producer and tensions with Iran can impact global energy markets. It could also influence whether the U.S. pursues diplomatic solutions or maintains a harder line with Iran. Supporters of the bill argue it prevents hasty deals that might compromise national security, while critics might argue it reduces flexibility in diplomacy. The bill reflects ongoing debate about whether the U.S. should maintain strict economic pressure on Iran or pursue negotiated agreements.

Iran Sanctions Preservation Act

Lankford, James

Iran Sanctions Preservation Act This bill restricts the authority of the President to waive U.S. sanctions on Iran. Specifically, the bill repeals the President's authority to waive sanctions on the purchase of Iranian petroleum or petroleum products or license otherwise sanctionable conduct concerning such purchases. Furthermore, the President may not remove any Iranian person (including a financial institution) from a list of persons, organizations, and entities that have U.S. sanctions levied against them without certifying to Congress that the person has not engaged in particular conduct, such as supporting terrorism or Iran's nuclear weapons program. In addition, the bill prohibits the removal of the Central Bank of Iran from this list unless there is a Senate-approved treaty between the United States and Iran that addresses Iran's nuclear proliferation, ballistic missile program, and support for terrorism. The President must also maintain Iran's designation as a jurisdiction of money laundering concern until certifying to Congress that Iran is not engaged in illicit financial activities, nuclear proliferation activities, or ballistic missile development. The provisions of this bill terminate on the date the Senate approves a treaty between the United States and Iran that addresses Iran's nuclear proliferation, ballistic missile program, and support for terrorism.