H.R.5921 — No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023
House Roll Call
H.R.5921
| Bill | H.R.5921 — No U.S. Financing for Iran 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 294 / Nay 105 / Present 0 / Not Voting 32 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 206 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| D | 88 | 104 | 0 | 21 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
Bill Summary: HR 5921 - No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023
The No U.S. Financing for Iran Act of 2023 (HR 5921) aims to prohibit the provision of U.S. government financing for any activities that could benefit the government of Iran. This legislation is a response to concerns regarding Iran’s nuclear program and its support for terrorism, asserting a strong stance against any financial assistance that may indirectly support these activities.
Key Provisions: The bill specifically prohibits the use of U.S. taxpayer dollars to finance projects or initiatives in Iran, including loans, grants, or other forms of financial assistance. It also restricts U.S. participation in international financial institutions that may provide funding to Iran. The legislation emphasizes that any U.S. financing that could be construed as aiding the Iranian government is strictly forbidden.
Funding and Authorities: The bill does not allocate new funding but reinforces existing prohibitions on U.S. financial assistance to Iran. It operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which are responsible for enforcing economic sanctions against Iran.
Affected Programs and Agencies: The primary agencies impacted by this bill include the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Department of the Treasury. These agencies will need to ensure compliance with the new restrictions on financing.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The act primarily benefits U.S. national security interests and allies in the region by preventing financial resources from reaching the Iranian government. It also aims to protect U.S. businesses and individuals from inadvertently engaging in transactions that could violate sanctions.
Key Timelines: Following its introduction, HR 5921 was received in the Senate, read twice, and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs for further consideration. The bill’s progression through the legislative process will determine its eventual impact and implementation.
Yea (294)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
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
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
J
Jeff Jackson
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
D
Debbie Lesko
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
W
Wiley Nickel
M
Mary Peltola
B
Bill Posey
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
D
David Trone
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
S
Susan Wild
B
Brandon Williams
Nay (105)
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
C
Cori Bush
T
Tony Cárdenas
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
J
John Garamendi
D
Daniel Kildee
B
Barbara Lee
G
Grace Napolitano
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Dean Phillips
J
John Sarbanes
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
Not Voting (32)
Y
Yadira Caraveo
L
Lloyd Doggett
A
Anna Eshoo
K
Kay Granger
R
Raúl Grijalva
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
D
Donald Payne
G
Greg Pence
K
Katie Porter
E
Eric Swalwell
J
Jennifer Wexton
