US Congressional Bill on Rescission of Waivers and Licenses related to Iran

Main Subject: International Affairs

This bill terminates the presidential waiver of certain sanctions on Iran and the licenses issued by the Department of the Treasury that allowed for the transfer of previously blocked Iranian funds (namely, the approximately $6 billion of Iranian funds that the Biden Administration permitted to be transferred from restricted accounts in South Korea to restricted accounts in Qatar to facilitate the release of five U.S. citizens detained in Iran). Furthermore, the President may not exercise waiver authority related to certain accounts belonging to Iran.

House floor actions Actions

Floor

Apr. 17
2024

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 160 (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H2476-2477)
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2483)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 5947, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Self demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 5947.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046 and H.R. 4639. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, and H.R. 6046 under a closed rule, and for consideration of H.R. 4639 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 6323, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046, and H.R. 4639.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1149. (consideration: CR H2476-2480)

Apr. 16
2024

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1149 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046 and H.R. 4639. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6323, H. Res. 1143, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, and H.R. 6046 under a closed rule, and for consideration of H.R. 4639 under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 6323, H.R. 4691, H.R. 5947, H.R. 6046, and H.R. 4639.

IntroReferral

Oct. 25
2023

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Oversight and Accountability, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Apr. 17 2024	Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 259 - 160 (Roll no. 139). (text: CR H2476-2477)

IntroReferral
Oct. 12 2023	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House bill HR5947-118

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

House bill HR5947-118

To provide for the rescission of certain waivers and licenses relating to Iran, and for other purposes.

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