Contact Congress about H.R. 5961: No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act

Iran would lose access to certain overseas funds tied to a 2023 hostage deal. Foreign banks could face U.S. sanctions if they help move or use that money. The bill also calls for reports on Iran’s internet controls, weapons programs, human rights, and regional terrorism.

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.

No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign banks, the Iranian government, U.S. officials who manage sanctions, and companies or groups involved in communication tools for people in Iran. Banks that touch the covered funds could face frozen property in the United States. U.S. agencies would have to enforce the sanctions and write new reports. Ordinary Iranians could be affected if future technology rules change how communication tools, cloud services, or security tools can reach Iran.

Why this matters: The bill matters because it could keep Iran from using a specific pool of money tied to a hostage deal. It could also make future deals harder if those deals depend on controlled access to frozen assets. Foreign banks and governments may change how they handle Iranian-linked accounts to avoid U.S. penalties. The bill could also shape future rules for technology that helps people in Iran communicate despite internet shutdowns and government spying.

Key provisions in H.R. 5961

• The President must freeze U.S.-linked property of any foreign bank that handles covered Iranian funds. This applies when the bank’s property is in the United States or under U.S. control.
• Covered Iranian funds means a specific pool of money moved from South Korea to Qatar. The move happened under a 2023 waiver and related licenses tied to a hostage deal.
• People or banks that break these rules could face civil or criminal penalties. Those penalties come from the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, a U.S. law used for emergency economic sanctions.
• The President could end sanctions on a foreign bank only after certifying strict findings to Congress. Iran would have to stop repeatedly supporting international terrorism and verifiably dismantle its nuclear, biological, chemical, missile, and launch technology programs.
• The bill does not let officials use these sanctions to block imports of goods. The bill uses its own definition of what counts as goods.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 5961

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. 5961

What is H.R. 5961?

Iran would lose access to certain overseas funds tied to a 2023 hostage deal. Foreign banks could face U.S. sanctions if they help move or use that money. The bill also calls for reports on Iran’s internet controls, weapons programs, human rights, and regional terrorism.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 5961?

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. 5961?

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How does Modern Action help me act on H.R. 5961?

Modern Action gives you bill-specific context, lets you choose support, opposition, or changes, and drafts a message from your position and reasons.