House Bill Delays Lifting Iran Sanctions, Ensures Congressional Review of Deal Bill Provides 60 Days of Congressional Review for Iran Deal

Statement

Yesterday U.S Representative Cynthia Lummis (WY-at large) voted along with a veto proof majority of her colleagues to pass H.R. 1191 to ensure that Congress has up to 60 days to review any deal between President Obama and Iran. During this period of review President Obama will be unable to waive sanctions on Iran, as he is otherwise able to do under current law.

"This bill is the best opportunity we have to prevent a deal with Iran that allows them to develop a nuclear weapon," said Rep. Lummis. "A nuclear armed Iran cannot be an option. With this bill, Congress will at least get a look at the deal President Obama is negotiating with Iran before any sanctions can be lifted. It is not a perfect bill, and stopping a bad agreement will still be difficult. We need to ensure any agreement between the US and Iran prevents Iran from getting the bomb and protects our national security as well as our primary ally in the Middle East: Israel."

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