This bill would keep many Iran sanctions in place for years and make new relief much harder. It targets Iranian leaders, key industries, foreign banks, and groups tied to missiles, drones, and terrorism. It also gives Congress more control over future easing of sanctions.
Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.
Maximum Pressure Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Rules, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Latest action on H.R. 2570: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Rules, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Iranian leaders and state-linked groups, foreign banks and businesses that deal with them, U.S. agencies that enforce sanctions, and people with court judgments over Iran-linked terrorism. It could also matter to Iranian workers, civil society groups, and families of political prisoners through the new support fund. Companies involved in oil, shipping, metals, finance, and other Iran-linked trade would face more legal risk.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it could keep heavy economic pressure on Iran in place for a long time and make it much harder for a president to trade sanctions relief for diplomatic progress. In real life, that could further limit Iran’s access to money, trade, and global banking. It could also raise risks for foreign banks, shipping firms, and energy companies that deal with Iran. The final effect on Iran’s behavior, regional conflict, and oil or shipping markets is uncertain and would depend on enforcement and how other countries respond.
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Officially: Maximum Pressure Act
This bill would keep many Iran sanctions in place for years and make new relief much harder. It targets Iranian leaders, key industries, foreign banks, and groups tied to missiles, drones, and terrorism. It also gives Congress more control over future easing of sanctions.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.R.2570. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Foreign Affairs
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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The debate
Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, Financial Services, Rules, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (4/1/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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