Republicans Introduce Bill to Require Congressional Approval Before Lifting of Iran Sanctions

More than 20 Republican senators are sponsoring a bill that would allow Congress to approve or block efforts by the Biden administration to lift sanctions against Iran. The bill, introduced by Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., would serve as a “check” on President Joe Biden's plan to rejoin the Iranian nuclear deal (see 2101280043), Hagerty said Feb. 26. “The United States cannot fall victim again to Tehran’s blackmail, bribery, and extortion by giving into its demands for sanctions relief,” Hagerty said.