Bryan Steil (R-WI)
No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act
A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Sanctions Relief for Terrorists Act," aims to stop the issuance of licenses or waivers regarding transactions with specific sanctioned individuals and entities. It targets Iranian persons and entities that were on the Office of Foreign Assets Control's list of specially designated nationals as of January 20, 2021. To bypass these restrictions, the President would have to certify to specific House and Senate committees that these persons have stopped their involvement in terrorism. The law includes a rule of construction to ensure it does not change existing general licenses from that same January 2021 date.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal oversight and executive constraints regarding sanctions relief.
- Scored +5
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill enhances transparency by requiring Presidential certification to Congress.
- Scored +5
Does this put more money into stopping terrorism?
The bill strengthens counter-terrorism efforts by strictly limiting financial relief to sanctioned entities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prevention of Terrorist Support: By prohibiting licenses or waivers for transactions with certain Iranian individuals and entities, the bill aims to prevent these parties from benefiting from transactions unless they cease involvement in terrorism. This is outlined in Section 2(a) and Section 2(b).
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Accountability Requirements: The bill requires the President to provide formal certification to specific House and Senate committees regarding the cessation of terrorist activities before any relief is granted. This ensures congressional oversight of sanctions relief as stated in Section 2(a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Restriction of Financial Transactions: The bill prohibits the granting of new licenses or waivers for transactions with specific Iranian persons and entities listed under Executive Order 13224. This could result in a lack of flexibility for transactions involving these parties, as noted in Section 2(a) and Section 2(b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill enhances transparency by requiring Presidential certification to Congress. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal oversight and executive constraints regarding sanctions relief.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this put more money into stopping terrorism? — The bill strengthens counter-terrorism efforts by strictly limiting financial relief to sanctioned entities.
- 3/31/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Derek SchmidtRepublican · Kansas