This resolution disapproves of the Biden administration's decision to waive sanctions on Iran and release $6 billion in Iranian assets held in South Korea, which Secretary of State Antony Blinken notified Congress about on September 11, 2023. The resolution, sponsored by Representative Darrell Issa and dozens of other House Republicans, argues that the sanctions relief strengthens Iran's ability to fund terrorism and develop nuclear weapons, and that the delayed notification prevented Congress from exercising proper oversight. The sponsors contend that the administration violated the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act by not submitting any nuclear agreement to Congress before providing sanctions relief. While this resolution expresses disapproval and makes various demands of the President, it is a nonbinding congressional expression of opinion rather than legislation that would prevent the funds transfer or require changes to policy. The resolution reflects ongoing partisan disagreement over how the United States should handle Iran policy and nuclear negotiations.
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