HR-6114 : Still Just a Bill

The "Maximum Pressure Act" (H.R. 6114) is a bill introduced in the House of Representatives aimed at increasing sanctions on Iran and modifying existing sanctions. Here's a summary of the key provisions:

• Sanctions on Iranian Leadership: Imposes sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader, members of the Supreme Leader's Office, and those appointed by them to key positions.
• Arms Sales: Targets individuals and entities involved in international arms sales to or from Iran.
• Codification of Executive Orders: Executive Orders related to Iranian sanctions from the Trump administration will go into effect until the President submits a certification to Congress according to section 8 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.
• Conditions for Sanctions Termination: Adds conditions for the termination of sanctions under the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, requiring Iran to meet specific demands related to its nuclear program, support for terrorism, and human rights record.
• Sectoral Sanctions: Expands sectoral sanctions on Iran to include iron, steel, aluminum, copper, construction, manufacturing, mining, textile, petrochemical, automotive, and financial sectors.
• Congressional Review: Strengthens congressional oversight of actions related to Iranian sanctions, including waivers and licenses.
• Shipping Sector: Clarifies guidance related to Iran's shipping sector, expanding the list of services constituting "significant support."
• Transfers of Funds: Reinforces regulations on transfers of funds involving Iran, including prohibitions on debiting or crediting Iranian accounts.
• Ballistic Missile Program: Imposes sanctions on those supporting Iran's ballistic missile program, including entities affiliated with certain Iranian organizations.
• Terrorism Financing: Addresses concerns related to terrorism financing, including prohibitions on International Monetary Fund allocations for Iran.
• IRGC Designation: Places prohibitions on waiving the designation of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization.
• Reports and Determinations: Mandates various reports and determinations related to Iranian activities, including its breakout timeline for uranium enrichment, disinformation campaigns, and support for Hamas.
• Rewards for Justice: Increases rewards for information leading to the arrest or conviction of terrorists involved in the October 7, 2023, attacks against Israel.
• Repurposing Frozen Funds: Repurposes frozen Iranian funds for the United States Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism Fund.
• Ansarallah (Houthis) in Yemen: Requires the Secretary of State to designate Ansarallah as a Foreign Terrorist Organization.

In essence, the bill seeks to intensify economic pressure on Iran and constrain its nuclear ambitions, support for terrorism, and destabilizing activities in the region, and address human rights violations. It also seeks to increase oversight of Iranian entities like the IRGC.