# Summary of H.R. 6114 — Maximum Pressure Act
The Maximum Pressure Act significantly expands and hardens U.S. sanctions against Iran, moving away from diplomatic negotiations and returning to the aggressive "maximum pressure" strategy employed during the Trump administration. The bill imposes new sanctions on Iran's Supreme Leader, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Iran's ballistic missile program, and entities supporting these programs. It also targets Iran's shipping sector, financial institutions, and various economic sectors including energy, banking, and manufacturing.
The legislation affects Iran's government and economy broadly, as well as foreign persons and companies worldwide that conduct business with Iran or support Iranian military programs. It expands congressional oversight of any potential sanctions relief, requiring presidential certification of Iran's compliance with twelve specific demands—including abandoning nuclear enrichment, ending support for terrorist organizations, and ceasing human rights abuses—before sanctions can be lifted. The bill prohibits most waivers and licenses for two years and prevents the president from removing the IRGC from terrorist organization designations. Additionally, it requires numerous reports to Congress on topics ranging from Iran's nuclear timeline to Hamas funding and Iranian espionage activities in the United States. The bill contains no specific appropriations but directs the use of frozen Iranian assets for a terrorism victims fund.
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