Here’s a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week:

Standing With Israel Against Iranian Aggression ✅

On April 13, Iran launched a direct attack on the state of Israel, firing over 300 missiles and drones at the nation – the first time Iran has ever directly attacked Israel, a marked escalation from their reliance on terrorist proxies like Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis. Israeli and American forces, along with other allies, shot down 99 percent of the missiles launched by Iran; however, 12 people were treated at a hospital after the attack and Iran continues to threaten Israel with “a decisive and much stronger response.”

This direct attack follows the barbaric October 7th terrorist attacks perpetrated by Iran-backed Hamas that claimed the lives of over 1,200 innocent Israeli civilians and took more than 240 hostage – the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust.

Israel is a great ally and friend of the United States, and our partnership in combating terrorism is crucial to the national security of both nations. It is vital that we stand by Israel and support them in their efforts to ensure the safety of their people. Israel has every right to defend itself and respond strongly to this unjustified attack to show Iran there will be consequences for their evil actions.

This week, we passed several measures to demonstrate our support of Israel and take action against Iran. These bills, combined with other House-passed legislation that Leader Schumer has refused to take up in the Senate, represent a comprehensive response to the Iranian threat by supporting Israel’s response to the attack and sanctioning Iran’s leaders, cutting off their revenue sources, and targeting their partners and terrorist proxies.

H.R. 6046, the Standing Against Houthi Aggression Act, introduced by Rep. Andrew Clyde, redesignates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization after the Biden Administration removed them from the list.

“President Biden’s cowardly capitulation to Iran and its proxies has encouraged Iranian terrorist aggression — dangerously putting Americans and our allies in harm’s way. The Biden Administration’s severely misguided decision to remove the Houthis’ FTO designation, which President Trump put in place, undoubtedly emboldened the Iranian proxy group and exacerbated hostilities in the region. I’m incredibly pleased by the bipartisan passage of my legislation to redesignate the Houthis as an FTO, as this sends a powerful message to both our Commander-in-Chief and Iran that the House is committed to taking action against acts of terror,” said Rep. Andrew Clyde.

H. Res. 1143, introduced by Rep. Tom Kean, stands with Israel and supports their right to respond to Iranian aggression and deter future aggression.

“Last weekend, the world watched in horror as Iran launched over 350 drones and missiles to Israel,” said Rep. Tom Kean. “These aggressive actions only escalate tensions and endanger innocent lives. I strongly condemn Iran's unprecedented attacks on Israel, our greatest ally in the Middle East, and the House of Representatives stands ready to assist Israel with emergency resupply and other security, diplomatic and intelligence support.”

H.R. 6323, the Iran Counterterrorism Act, introduced by Rep. Young Kim, requires Iran to cease support for acts of international terrorism as a condition for the President to waive secondary sanctions and provides for a congressional review process for national security interest waivers of these sanctions.

“Just as Hamas was preparing its assault on Israel, the Biden administration greenlit the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian funds that Iran President Raisi said he would spend ‘wherever we need it.’ We cannot afford to embolden Iran – the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism – any further,” said Rep. Young Kim. “The Iran Counterterrorism Act ensures Congress can weigh in before the executive branch waives sanctions on Iran. I thank my colleagues for coming together in a bipartisan way to support this bill, restore Congressional oversight, and hold Tehran accountable.”

H.R. 4691, the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act, introduced by Rep. Keith Self, provides for tighter congressional oversight of any Administration attempt to weaken sanctions imposed on Iran.

“When the Iranian regime chants ‘Death to America’ or ‘Death to Israel,’ the posture of the Biden administration should be to project strength – not appeasement. Releasing billions of dollars that were once held out of Iran’s reach through sanctions was the wrong response. It is imperative that Congress exercise oversight before the lifting of any Iranian sanctions. This legislation ensures that those safeguards are in place,” said Rep. Keith Self. 

H.R. 5947, introduced by Rep. August Pfluger, ensures Iran cannot gain access to funds that could be used to support terrorism, including funding the Biden Administration has tried to make available to the Iranian regime.

“Americans deserve leaders who unequivocally stand against terror and with our ally Israel, not those who facilitate Tehran’s access to billions of dollars,” said Rep. August Pfluger. “When it comes to foreign policy, President Biden has gotten it wrong every single time. His strategy of appeasement has made our country less safe and emboldened our adversaries to attack U.S. allies around the world. I am proud that the House passed my bill to stop the flow of money into Iran’s war machine and help protect Israel.”

H.R. 3033, the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act, introduced by Rep. Michelle Steel, repeals the sunset provision in the 1996 Iran Sanctions Act, which serves as the foundation for U.S. sanctions on Iran.

H.R. 6603, the No Technology for Terror Act, introduced by Rep. Nathaniel Moran, further restricts the export or re-export of U.S.goods and technology to Iran, including those used to manufacture the missiles and drones attacking our forces across the Middle East.

H. Res. 883, introduced by Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the slogan, ‘‘from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free’’ is antisemitic and its use must be condemned.

H.R. 5917, the Strengthening Tools to Counter the Use of Human Shields Act, introduced by Rep. Mike Gallagher, strengthens the 2018 Sanctioning the Use of Civilians as Defenseless Shields Act by adding Palestinian Islamic Jihad as a covered entity, providing new authorities holding accountable those who use human shields, and reauthorizing the law through 2030.

H.R. 5826, the No Paydays to Hostage Takers Act, introduced by Rep. Joe Wilson, deters the government of Iran and others from taking U.S. hostages by imposing sanctions and strict penalties. 

H.R. 4681, the Illicit Captagon Trafficking Suppression Act, introduced by Rep. French Hill, requires the President to impose sanctions on foreigners that engage in activities or transactions that advance the illicit production and proliferation of captagon, and requires the President to report to Congress on whether certain Syrian and Hezbollah leaders meet that criteria.

H.R. 5921, the No U.S. Financing for Iran Act, introduced by Rep. Bill Huizenga, stems resources available to Iran by prohibiting the Treasury from issuing any licenses authorizing a U.S. financial institution to engage in transactions for trade with Iran, other than humanitarian aid benefitting Iranian citizens. The bill also requires the Secretary to oppose IMF assistance to Iran and to ensure that IMF members do not exchange SDRs held by Iran.

H.R. 5923, the Iran-China Energy Sanctions Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Mike Lawler, expands the secondary sanctions regime involving Iran to include all transactions between Chinese financial institutions and sanctioned Iranian banks that handle the purchase of petroleum and petroleum products, and requires an annual determination of whether Chinese financial institutions have engaged in sanctionable conduct.

H.R. 6245, the Holding Iranian Leaders Accountable Act, introduced by Rep. French Hill, brings transparency to terrorist financing by requiring the President to report on, and subsequently publish, the assets of certain Iranian government officials and terrorist leaders and seek closure of the U.S. and foreign financial institution accounts connected with the assets.

H.R. 6015, the Iran Sanctions Accountability Act of 2023, introduced by Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer, requires the President to issue regulations to ensure that humanitarian exemptions involving Iran sanctions do not facilitate acts of international terrorism or the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction.

H.R. 6408, introduced by Rep. David Kustoff, suspends the tax exempt status for non-profits that have provided material support to terrorist organizations like Hamas.

H. Res. 288, the Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution, introduced by Rep. Claudia Tenney, encourages the European Union to designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization, as the U.S. already has.

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