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\n\nMost people would notice no direct change from this bill. It does not touch taxes, benefits, or any service you use. What it changes is who has the final say on Iran sanctions. Before easing any Iran sanction, the President would have to send Congress a report. That report would have to give the reasons and say whether U.S. policy toward Iran is shifting.\n\nThe report would start a 30-day review clock. During those days the President could not go ahead. The move could proceed sooner if Congress passed a law approving it. The clock would run 60 days for reports sent between July 10 and September 7. Routine licenses that do not shift policy would be exempt.\n\nCongress could also stop the move for good by passing a law against it. Shorter holds of 12 and 10 days would apply while that law moved. Senate rules that let a small group stall a bill would not apply to these votes. The bill would cover six named Iran sanctions laws, from the 1996 oil investment law to later banking and shipping rules. A catch-all line would add any other Iran sanctions law or executive order.
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