Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025

This bill sets a check on any move to ease U.S. sanctions on Iran. Before the President can end or waive sanctions, or grant a license that would significantly change U.S. policy toward Iran, a report explaining the action and why it’s proposed must be sent to Congress. Congress then gets 30 days to review (60 days if the report arrives between July 10 and September 7). During that time, the change cannot go forward unless Congress votes to approve it. If Congress votes to block it and that becomes law, the change cannot happen.

Reports must say whether the action would significantly change U.S. policy and, if so, explain the change and its expected effects. Routine licenses that don’t significantly change policy do not trigger this reporting rule.

• Who is affected: The President and Congress; actions tied to Iran sanctions, including those aimed at specific people or organizations.
• What changes: A required report to Congress before easing sanctions or major licensing moves; a waiting period for review; Congress can approve or block the change.
• When: Review lasts 30 days (or 60 days for reports sent July 10–September 7).