H.R.5923 — Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.5923
| Bill | H.R.5923 — Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023 |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 383 / Nay 11 / Present 0 / Not Voting 36 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 201 | 1 | 0 | 15 |
| D | 182 | 10 | 0 | 21 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
The Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023 (HR 5923) aims to impose sanctions on entities involved in the energy sector of Iran that engage in significant transactions with China. The bill seeks to address concerns regarding the strengthening of economic ties between Iran and China, particularly in the energy domain, which could undermine U.S. foreign policy objectives and regional stability.
Key provisions of HR 5923 include the imposition of sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that facilitate the sale or transfer of energy resources from Iran to China. This encompasses sanctions on those who provide significant support or resources to the Iranian energy sector, including oil and gas production and exportation. The bill also mandates the identification and reporting of such entities by the Secretary of State and the Secretary of the Treasury, ensuring that the U.S. government can effectively monitor and respond to these activities.
The bill authorizes the imposition of asset freezes and visa restrictions against sanctioned individuals and entities, thereby limiting their ability to operate within the U.S. financial system and travel to the United States. It also requires the administration to report to Congress on the effectiveness of these sanctions and any recommendations for additional measures.
The primary beneficiaries of HR 5923 are U.S. national security interests and allies in the Middle East, who may be adversely affected by Iran’s economic empowerment through Chinese partnerships. The bill aims to deter further collaboration between Iran and China in the energy sector, thereby limiting Iran’s revenue sources that could fund destabilizing activities.
The latest action on the bill occurred when it was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for further consideration. Key timelines for implementation and enforcement of the sanctions will depend on the legislative process and subsequent actions taken by the relevant authorities.
Yea (383)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
M
Mary Peltola
D
Dean Phillips
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (11)
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
R
Rashida Tlaib
Not Voting (36)
Y
Yadira Caraveo
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
K
Kay Granger
R
Raúl Grijalva
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
G
Grace Napolitano
D
Donald Payne
G
Greg Pence
K
Katie Porter
E
Eric Swalwell
J
Jennifer Wexton
