Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022

HR 8868, the Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2022, repeals the sunset provision in the 1996 Iran Sanctions Act, making existing sanctions against Iran permanent. It removes the expiration date from the sanctions regime, ensuring they remain in effect without needing periodic renewal. This bill directly affects the enforcement of current U.S. sanctions targeting Iran’s weapons programs, ballistic missile development, and support for terrorism, as defined under the 1996 Act. The key change is procedural, maintaining the status quo of existing sanctions without introducing new penalties or altering the scope of prohibited activities.