HR-6245 : Still Just a Bill

Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to report on the estimated total funds held in domestic and international financial institutions by certain Iranian leaders. The bill also requires U.S. financial institutions to close reported accounts and the Department of the Treasury to seek the closure of such accounts in foreign financial institutions. Activities related to authorized U.S. intelligence activities, U.S. obligations in hosting the United Nations, or humanitarian assistance are exempt.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-04-17IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.Senate
2024-04-16FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2024-04-16VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 4 (Roll no. 126). (text: 4/15/2024 CR H2378-2379)House floor actions
2024-04-16FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2415-2416)House floor actions
2024-04-15FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2024-04-15FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6245.House floor actions
2024-04-15FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2378-2380)House floor actions
2024-04-15FloorMr. McHenry moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2023-12-19CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 273.House floor actions
2023-12-19CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 118-334.House floor actions
2023-11-14CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.House committee actions
2023-11-14CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session HeldHouse committee actions
2023-11-06IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Financial Services.House floor actions
2023-11-06IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

International Affairs
See Subjects
  • Bank accounts, deposits, capital
  • Congressional oversight
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Foreign and international banking
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
  • Government information and archives
  • Sanctions
  • Terrorism
  • Iran
  • Middle East

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