Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/1800
Last Updated: July 12, 2026

Sponsored by

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

ID: M001230

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The bill

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2025

HR. 1800, 119th Congress β€” read as touching Pipelines & Energy Infrastructure.

The sponsor

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

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$66,582 raised

21 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

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

May 5, 2025

Introduced

Committee Review

Floor Action

Passed House

Senate Review

πŸ“ Current Status

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

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Passed Congress

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Presidential Action

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Became Law

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3. Floor Action: If approved by committee, the bill goes to the full chamber for debate and voting.

4. Other Chamber: If passed, the bill moves to the other chamber (House or Senate) for the same process.

5. Conference: If both chambers pass different versions, a conference committee reconciles the differences.

6. Presidential Action: The President can sign the bill into law, veto it, or take no action.

7. Became Law: If signed (or if Congress overrides a veto), the bill becomes law!

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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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

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

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$66,582
19 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$500
Committees
$0
Individuals
$66,082

No PAC contributions found

1
JSA REAL ESTATE PC
1 transaction
$500

No committee contributions found

1
CAMERON, RONALD
2 transactions
$6,600
2
HAAHEIM, CAROLYN
2 transactions
$6,600
3
ARCHER, LYNNE
1 transaction
$3,382
4
BANKE, BARBARA
1 transaction
$3,300
5
HINMAN, ROY
1 transaction
$3,300
6
LEACH, HOWARD
1 transaction
$3,300
7
MCMAHON, JOYCE
1 transaction
$3,300
8
PATE, LUTHER S IV
1 transaction
$3,300
9
RICKETTS, MARLENE M.
1 transaction
$3,300
10
ROCKEFELLER, LISENNE
1 transaction
$3,300
11
JINKS, ALBERT
1 transaction
$3,300
12
MACKENZIE, VICTORIA MILOU
1 transaction
$3,300
13
VOLPE, CHARLES
1 transaction
$3,300
14
BRYDEN, LEWIS
1 transaction
$3,300
15
BUTZ, LEE
1 transaction
$3,300
16
DAUB, L. ANDERSON
1 transaction
$3,300
17
DOWD, JOHN J
1 transaction
$3,300
18
DOWD, TINA
1 transaction
$3,300

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
OrganizationROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jul 18, 2023
2
RALLYE MOTORS
OrganizationROSLYN, NY
$6,000
Jun 5, 2023
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$1,000
Aug 1, 2024
4
STONE, JAMES M
PLYMOUTH ROCK COMPANY, INC. β€’ EXECUTIVE
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$5,000
Oct 16, 2024
5
FAIVUS, HARRY E
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ OPHTHALMOLOGIST
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Nov 1, 2024
6
STONE, JAMES M
PLYMOUTH ROCK COMPANY, INC. β€’ EXECUTIVE
IndividualBOSTON, MA
$5,000
Oct 16, 2024
7
HELFER, RICKI
N/A β€’ NOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$4,000
Sep 10, 2024
8
ANDEER, KYLE
APPLE INC β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 27, 2024
9
BINDER, CHARLES
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Mar 21, 2024
10
BURNSTEIN, CLIFFORD
Q PRIME β€’ MANAGER
IndividualNEW 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
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Oct 30, 2023
2
MS BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
OrganizationCHOCTAW, MS
$2,000
Oct 5, 2023
3
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$2,000
Sep 30, 2024
4
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,300
Oct 21, 2024
5
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,000
Oct 28, 2024
6
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$700
Oct 21, 2024
7
AHMED, TAIMOOR
MARKHOR LOGISTICS β€’ CEO
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Mar 30, 2023
8
GARHWAL, HARI
GARHWAL, CHAN & WILLIAMS β€’ CPA
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 23, 2023
9
GARHWAL, HARI
GARHWAL, CHAN & WILLIAMS β€’ CPA
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Mar 23, 2023
10
GARHWAL, SANJEEV
WWMG β€’ PHYSICIAN
IndividualSEATTLE, WA
$3,300
Mar 29, 2023

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

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Individuals
Politicians

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Total contributions: $85,582

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

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 1 helped, 2 harmed.

  • Section 2 findings mention Iran acquiring conventional weapons systems and funneling support to terrorist proxies, which could lead to increased sanctions on Iranian oil and gas infrastructure, potentially affecting companies involved in energy infrastructure (Section 2).

  • +Defense Contractorsconfidence 0.70

    The bill's focus on enforcing sanctions against Iran's illicit weapons programs and conventional weapons development could lead to increased demand for defense systems and technologies from the US, potentially benefiting defense contractors (Section 3).

  • βˆ’Commercial Banksconfidence 0.60

    The enforcement of sanctions against Iran may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and potential penalties for commercial banks involved in transactions with Iranian entities, which could increase their costs (Section 4).

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

Industries this bill HELPS

  • from 3 contributions
    • PEDDIBHOTLA, SRIRAM$500
    • M. PEDDIBHOTLA, SRIRAM$500
    • THARP, KEVIN$250

Industries this bill HARMS

  • from 8 contributions
    • MACKENZIE, CHARLES$7,590
    • ATKINS, CARTER P.$1,350
    • DOUGLASS, ALFERD$520

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