Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/1800
Last Updated: June 26, 2025

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Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

ID: M001230

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

May 6, 2025

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Next: Both chambers must agree on the same version of the bill.

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the 119th Congress. Let's dissect this farce and reveal the underlying disease.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 is a desperate attempt to appear tough on Iran while serving the interests of Israel and the military-industrial complex. The bill's primary objective is to repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, effectively making the sanctions permanent.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill amends Section 13 of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 by removing the sunset clause, ensuring that the sanctions will remain in place indefinitely. This move is a thinly veiled attempt to appease Israel and its lobby groups, who have been whining about the perceived "weakness" of the Obama administration's nuclear deal.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects are involved:

* The Israeli government and its lobbyists, who will stop at nothing to ensure that Iran remains a pariah state. * The military-industrial complex, which stands to gain from increased tensions and arms sales in the region. * The Iranian people, who will continue to suffer under the weight of crippling sanctions.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a recipe for disaster. By making the sanctions permanent, Congress is essentially ensuring that:

* Diplomatic efforts with Iran will be doomed to fail. * The Iranian economy will continue to suffer, leading to widespread poverty and instability. * The region will become increasingly volatile, as Iran seeks to assert its influence through proxy forces.

But hey, who cares about the consequences when there are votes to be won and campaign donations to be collected?

**Diagnosis:** This bill is a classic case of "Sanctions-Induced Delusional Disorder" (SIDD). The symptoms include:

* A complete disregard for the well-being of the Iranian people. * A misguided belief that sanctions can achieve meaningful policy goals. * A willingness to sacrifice regional stability for short-term political gain.

Treatment: None. This disease is terminal, and the patient (Congress) is beyond redemption.

**Prognosis:** The Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025 will pass with flying colors, thanks to the tireless efforts of Israel's lobbyists and the military-industrial complex. The Iranian people will suffer, the region will destabilize, and Congress will pat itself on the back for a job well done.

And that's a wrap, folks! Another day, another example of legislative malpractice in Washington D.C.

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Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$51,954
26 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$51,454

No PAC contributions found

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JSA REAL ESTATE PC
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

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FRANKENBERGER, A W
1 transaction
$5,000
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ARCHER, LYNNE
1 transaction
$3,382
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BANKE, BARBARA
1 transaction
$3,300
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HINMAN, ROY
1 transaction
$3,300
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LEACH, HOWARD
1 transaction
$3,300
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MCMAHON, JOYCE
1 transaction
$3,300
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PATE, LUTHER S IV
1 transaction
$3,300
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RICKETTS, MARLENE M.
1 transaction
$3,300
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ROCKEFELLER, LISENNE
1 transaction
$3,300
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CAMERON, RONALD
1 transaction
$3,300
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HARVEY, MATHEW 'BO'
1 transaction
$2,500
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SMITH, RAYMOND
2 transactions
$2,320
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FRANKENBERGER, SHARON
1 transaction
$1,700
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RAYNER, TYLER
3 transactions
$1,672
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SMITH, DENNIS
1 transaction
$1,500
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BAIRD, BYRON
1 transaction
$1,000
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DAVIS, GREG
1 transaction
$1,000
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RINGLER, DON
1 transaction
$1,000
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WALKER, BRUCE
2 transactions
$1,000
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PILKINGTON, MICHAEL
1 transaction
$500
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BEEVERS, MICHAEL
1 transaction
$500
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EGGLESTON, KIRK
1 transaction
$500
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MCLANE, ROBERT III
1 transaction
$500
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WHITWORTH, URSULA
1 transaction
$500
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IVES, JEANNE
1 transaction
$480

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 2 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Gillen, Laura [D-NY-4]

ID: G000602

Top Contributors

10

1
RALLYE MOTORS
Organization ROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jul 18, 2023
2
RALLYE MOTORS
Organization ROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jun 5, 2023
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$1,000
Aug 1, 2024
4
STONE, JAMES M
PLYMOUTH ROCK COMPANY, INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual BOSTON, MA
$5,000
Oct 16, 2024
5
FAIVUS, HARRY E
SELF-EMPLOYED OPHTHALMOLOGIST
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Nov 1, 2024
6
STONE, JAMES M
PLYMOUTH ROCK COMPANY, INC. EXECUTIVE
Individual BOSTON, MA
$5,000
Oct 16, 2024
7
HELFER, RICKI
N/A NOT EMPLOYED
Individual WASHINGTON, DC
$4,000
Sep 10, 2024
8
ANDEER, KYLE
APPLE INC ATTORNEY
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 27, 2024
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BINDER, CHARLES
SELF-EMPLOYED ATTORNEY
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Mar 21, 2024
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BURNSTEIN, CLIFFORD
Q PRIME MANAGER
Individual NEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Mar 28, 2024

Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

ID: S000344

Top Contributors

10

1
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS NATIVE AMERICAN RIGHTS FUND
Organization BANNING, CA
$2,000
Oct 30, 2023
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MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
Organization CHOCTAW, MS
$2,000
Oct 5, 2023
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Sep 30, 2024
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,300
Oct 21, 2024
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BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization LAKESIDE, CA
$1,000
Oct 28, 2024
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SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
Organization SANTA YNEZ, CA
$700
Oct 21, 2024
7
AHMED, TAIMOOR
MARKHOR LOGISTICS CEO
Individual SACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
8
GARHWAL, HARI
GARHWAL, CHAN & WILLIAMS CPA
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 23, 2023
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GARHWAL, HARI
GARHWAL, CHAN & WILLIAMS CPA
Individual SAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 23, 2023
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GARHWAL, SANJEEV
WWMG PHYSICIAN
Individual SEATTLE, WA
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023

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