This bill would expand and strengthen sanctions on Iran related to its sponsorship of designated terrorist groups, ballistic missile tests, and human rights abuses. Specifically, it would impose sanctions on a number of Iranian organizations, including Mahan Air and the IRGC, but also on any persons or groups deemed to be involved in the abovementioned 3 categories. Inter alia, the bill would also direct the Treasury Dept. to establish and publish an IRGC watch list; apply certain restrictions on Iranian access to the U.S. financial system; authorize assistance for people working to promote the rule of law and economic opportunity in Iran; direct the president to establish an office in the State Dept. for a special coordinator on Human Rights and Democracy in Iran; and require government-run media channels, including Radio Free Europe and the Voice of America, to increase Iran-related programming.
9 cosponsors (9R).
Last major action: 7/15/16 referred to Senate Subcomm. on Trade (7/14/16 passed in House by yea/nay vote 246–179).