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Contact Congress about H.R. 589: MAHSA Act

The President would have to review Iran’s top leaders and their networks for U.S. sanctions. The bill also requires public reports explaining who was targeted, what sanctions apply, and why any sanctions were skipped or waived.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, 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.

MAHSA Act is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Iran’s Supreme Leader, Iran’s President, and people or groups tied to their offices and networks. It also affects foreign banks, companies, and governments that may deal with those people or groups. U.S. officials would have to run regular reviews, send reports to Congress, and explain when available sanctions are not used.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would make U.S. sanctions pressure on Iran’s top leadership more regular, public, and harder to ignore. It aims to respond to human rights abuses and support for terrorism by using tools the U.S. already has. The bill could make banks, companies, and governments more cautious about dealing with listed Iranian leaders and related entities. The bill does not say whether these sanctions would change conditions inside Iran, and that effect remains uncertain.

Key provisions in H.R. 589

  • The President must review covered Iranian officials and related people for sanctions within 90 days. The President must repeat that review every year.
  • The bill covers Iran’s Supreme Leader, Iran’s President, officials in their offices and cabinet, and entities they oversee. It also covers people who help or are controlled by sanctioned people or entities.
  • A person or group can qualify if they fund or support human rights abuses or terrorism. They can also qualify if they give material or financial help to someone already under sanctions.
  • The President must use or pursue sanctions through several existing U.S. laws and executive orders. These cover Iran, human rights abuses, corruption, and terrorism.
  • The President must report to the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The report must list covered people who meet sanctions rules and the sanctions used or planned for each one.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 589

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 589

What is H.R. 589?
The President would have to review Iran’s top leaders and their networks for U.S. sanctions. The bill also requires public reports explaining who was targeted, what sanctions apply, and why any sanctions were skipped or waived.
How do I support or oppose H.R. 589?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.R. 589?
Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain H.R. 589 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.

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  • Contact your reps on Iranian human rights, civil society, and leadership accountabilitySupport for Iranian human rights, sanctions reviews for Iranian leaders and networks, visa bans for abusers, civil society support, anti-kleptocracy efforts, and accountability for repression or corruption.

Related bills

  • Take action on S. 2626: MAHSA Act
  • Take action on H.R. 815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
  • Take action on H.R. 2570: Maximum Pressure Act