A bill to repeal the sunset provision of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996.

# Summary of S. 1889: Iran Sanctions Act Sunset Repeal **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would remove the expiration date (called a "sunset provision") from the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996. Currently, that law is set to expire on a specific date unless Congress votes to extend it. By repealing the sunset provision, the sanctions against Iran would become permanent rather than temporary, meaning they would remain in effect indefinitely without requiring Congress to periodically renew them. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects U.S. foreign policy toward Iran and would impact companies doing business with Iran or the U.S.

government. It also affects Iran's economy, as sanctions restrict trade and financial activity. The key change is simply making the existing Iran sanctions permanent rather than having them automatically expire, which would prevent them from lapsing if Congress fails to act. **Current Status** S. 1889 was introduced by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill has not advanced beyond the initial committee review stage.