S-2336 : Still Just a Bill

The "Making Iran Sanctions Stick In Lieu of Expiration of Sanctions Act" or "MISSILES Act" (S. 2336) addresses the threat posed by Iran's ballistic missile program and the transfer of related goods and technology. Key provisions include:

• Findings: Congress highlights that Iran has violated UN Security Council Resolution 2231 by transferring drones to various entities without prior authorization and notes that certain missile-related restrictions are set to expire.
• Policy: It is US policy to combat the transfer of arms and technology to or from Iran, hold accountable those involved in the acquisition or development of such items, seek the extension of missile-related restrictions, and constrain Iran's missile production capabilities.
• Report: The Secretary of State is required to submit annual reports to Congress on diplomatic strategies, the impact of expiring restrictions, and actions taken by various countries and organizations related to Iran's missile activities.
• Sanctions: The President is authorized to impose sanctions on foreign persons involved in the acquisition, development, transport, or transfer of covered technology to or from Iran. These sanctions include blocking property and restricting visas.
• Penalties: Violators of the act are subject to penalties under the International Economic Powers Act.
• Waivers: The President may waive sanctions if it is in the vital national security interests of the United States, with notification to Congress.
• Termination: The sanctions will cease to be effective if the President certifies to Congress that Iran no longer supports international terrorism and has ceased the pursuit and development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles.
• Report on Iranian Persons Attacking US Citizens with UAVs: The Secretary of State will submit regular reports identifying Iranian persons attacking US citizens using unmanned combat aerial vehicles and the President will designate these individuals as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
• Report on Sanctions Impacts on Iran: The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Secretary of the Treasury, must submit a report to Congress on the impacts of US sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran.