2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require The Treasury Department To Report
To Congress On All Iranian Assets Valued at Over $5 Million. In April
2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly,
"amendment no. 2 that would require the Treasury Department to submit a
report and briefing to Congress, within 30 days of the bill's
enactment, on all assets of the Iranian government, persons or entities
valued at more than $5 million and blocked by the U.S. government." The
vote was on the amendment. The House rejected the amendment by a vote of
249 to 167. [House Vote 144,
4/20/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/20/24;
Congressional Actions, H.Amdt.
889;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8038]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Condemn Iran's Attack On Israel. In April
2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the
resolution that would condemn Iran's April 13, 2024, drone and missile
attack on Israel, and call on all countries to unequivocally condemn the
attack. It would reaffirm Israel's right to self-defense and the U.S.'
commitment to Israel's security. It also would commend the U.S.
military, United Kingdom, France and Jordan in intercepting the Iranian
missiles and drones. It would resolve that the House of Representatives
is ready to assist Israel with emergency resupply and other security,
diplomatic and intelligence support." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 404 to 14. [House Vote 141,
4/18/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/18/24;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
1143]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For Condemning Iran's "State-Sponsored
Persecution Of The Baha'i Minority." In September 2023, Fitzpatrick
voted for a bill that would, according to Congressional Quarterly,
"establish that the House of Representatives condemns Iran's
'state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority.' It would call on
Iran to immediately release detained Baha'is and end state-sponsored
propaganda and policies denying equal rights and opportunities to legal
minorities." The vote was on passage. The House agreed to the bill by a
vote of 413 to 2. [House Vote 385,
9/12/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/12/23;
Congressional Actions,
H.Res.492]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Condemn The Beating And Death Of Mahsa
Amini By Iranian Police Due To Her Wearing Her Hijab "Improperly" And
Support Iranians Who Were Protesting To Defending Their Human Rights And
Internet Freedom Programs That Circumvent Government Censorship. In
January 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for a resolution that would "state that Congress condemns the beating
and death of Mahsa Amini by Iranian police due to her 'improper' wearing
of a hijab and condemns Iran's violent suppression of individuals
participating in demonstrations in response to Amini's death. It would
also state that Congress supports Iranians protesting to defend their
human rights, supports internet freedom programs to circumvent
government censorship, and welcomes international efforts to support
protestors in Iran." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill
by a vote of 420 to 1, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House
Vote 36, 1/25/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
1/25/23; Congressional Actions,
H.Con.Res.
7]
The Resolution Praised The Protestors In More Than 13 Iranian
Cities Who Risked Their Safety To Speak Out Against The Human Rights
Abuses Committed By The Iranian Government. According to The Hill,
"The House on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution
commending protesters in Iran, with just one lawmaker --- Rep.
Thomas Massie Loading (R-Ky.) --- voting 'no.' The concurrent
resolution, which was approved 420-1, applauds the 'bravery,
courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in
more than 13 cities and risking their safety to speak out against
the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.'" [The Hill,
1/25/23]
Mahsa Amini Was A Young Woman Who Died In Police Custody In
September 2022 After She Was Arrested For Allegedly Violating Iran's
Hijab Mandate For Women. According to The Hill, "The text of the
measure points to the death of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Iranian
woman who died in police custody in September after the morality
police arrested her on allegations that she violated Iran's laws
that require women to wear headscarves or hijabs. She was detained
for 'inappropriate attire' on Sept. 13, then died on Sept. 16 after
falling into a coma. A coroner's report said she died from multiple
organ failure, according to NBC News. Her family has said witnesses
say she was beaten by officers." [The Hill,
1/25/23]
The Resolution Encouraged The Biden Administration To Continue To
Respond To The Protests, Including By Imposing Sanctions Against
Iran's Morality Police. According to The Hill, "Additionally, it
'encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond
to the protests,' including sanctions against the Iranian morality
police. [...] The resolution encourages on the Biden
administration 'to immediately impose, under existing authorities,
additional human rights sanctions on officials and entities
responsible for the repression of the current protests.'" [The
Hill,
1/25/23]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Terminate Waiver Authority For The Transfer
Of Certain Funds From South Korea To Qatar. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick
voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill that would
terminate certain waiver authorities regarding the transfer of certain
funds from South Korea to Qatar. It also would terminate any general or
specific license issued by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign
Assets Control directly or indirectly related to the transfer of such
funds. It would stipulate that the president cannot reissue a new waiver
or license. It also would stipulate that the president cannot exercise
certain waiver authorities permitting Iran or Iranian persons access to
any account established or maintained for petroleum transactions." The
vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 259 to 160.
[House Vote 139,
4/17/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/17/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5947]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require The President To Submit A Report To
Congress On The Transfer Of $6 Billion From Restricted Iranian Accounts
In South Korea To Restricted Accounts In Qatar. In April 2024,
Fitzpatrick voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill
(HR 5826), as amended, that would [...] require the president to
submit to Congress information on the $6 billion in funds transferred
from restricted Iranian accounts in South Korea to restricted accounts
in Qatar on or after Aug. 9, 2023." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 391 to 34. [House Vote 131,
4/16/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/16/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5826]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require The President To Submit Reports To
Congress On Iranian Hostage-Taking. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted
for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill (HR 5826), as
amended, that would require the president to submit various reports and
information to Congress on the Iranian government's hostage-taking and
wrongful detention of U.S. nationals. Among the bill's reporting
requirements, it would direct the president, within 180 days of the
bill's enactment and annually thereafter for six years, to submit to
Congress information on all cases of hostage-taking or wrongful
detention of U.S. nationals in Iran or at the direction of the Iranian
government within the previous 10 years. It would require the president
to submit to Congress information on the $6 billion in funds
transferred from restricted Iranian accounts in South Korea to
restricted accounts in Qatar on or after Aug. 9, 2023. It also would
direct the president to deny the visa of any individual seeking
admission to the U.S. as a representative to the United Nations if the
president determines the individual has been sanctioned, as of the
bill's enactment, under executive orders against persons who commit,
threaten or support terrorism and against proliferators of weapons of
mass destruction and their supporters." The vote was on passage. The
House passed the bill by a vote of 391 to 34. [House Vote 131,
4/16/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/16/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5826]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Subject U.S.-Origin Technology Exported To
Iran To Export Administration Regulations. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick
voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill (HR 6603),
as amended, that would subject certain foreign-produced items that are
products of U.S.-origin technology or software to Export Administration
Regulations if they involve the government of Iran or are exported,
reexported or in-country transferred to Iran from abroad. It would
establish license requirements for export, reexport or in-country
transfer of foreign-produced items from abroad that fall under the scope
of the bill, with exceptions for certain food, medicine, medical devices
and communications technology. It also would authorize the Commerce
Department to waive the bill's requirements if the secretary determines
that such waiver is in the national interest and submits to Congress a
report explaining the waiver. The bill's provisions would sunset seven
years after its enactment." The vote was on passage. The House passed
the bill by a vote of 406 to 19. [House Vote 130,
4/16/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/16/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6603]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Extend "Missile-Related Restrictions
Relative To Iran." In September 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Fight and Combat Rampant Iranian
Missile Exports (CRIME) Act, which would, "establish that the United
States will seek to constrain Iran's ballistic missile capabilities by
'urgently' seeking an extension of missile-related restrictions relative
to Iran, as established in a 2015 U.N. Security Council resolution and
using all other available authorities." The vote was on passage. The
House passed the bill by a vote of 403 to 8, thus the bill was sent to
the Senate. [House Vote 383,
9/12/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/12/23;
Congressional Actions,
H.R.3152]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Allow The U.S. To Prevent Iran From
Obtaining Nuclear Weapons Through Any Means Necessary. In November
2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the
"motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution, as amended, that
would permit the United States to use all means necessary to prevent
Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the resolution by a vote of 254 to 53. [House Vote 560,
11/1/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/1/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
559]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Prohibit The President From Waiving
secondary Sanctions On Iran Unless The Iranian Government Stops
Supporting Acts Of Terrorism. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for ,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended that would
bar the president from waiving secondary sanctions related to Iran,
unless Iran's government has stopped providing support to acts of
international terrorism. It also would require the president to provide
a report to Congress outlining the intent to issue such a waiver and the
reasons for doing so. Congress would have 30 days to review the report,
or 60 days if the report is submitted after July 9 and before Sept. 8.
During the review period, it would bar the president from issuing the
waiver without a joint resolution of approval from Congress. If Congress
decides not to act, the waiver would take effect, under the bill. It
also would prevent the president from issuing a waiver if Congress
passes a joint resolution of disapproval." The vote was on passage. The
House passed the bill by a vote of 271 to 147. [House Vote 140,
4/17/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/17/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
6323]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require A Congressional Review Period
Anytime The President Proposes Waiving Or Easing Sanctions On Iran. In
April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to Congressional
Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would establish a congressional
review period for examining any proposed presidential action to waive or
ease sanctions on Iran during which the president would be forbidden
from taking the proposed action while lawmakers debate and potentially
vote on blocking that action. It would require the president to submit
to Congress a report outlining any proposed waiving or easing of
sanctions on Iran or licensing actions that would significantly impact
the country prior to taking the outlined actions. It would provide for a
30-day congressional review period, during which the president would be
prohibited from taking such action, without congressional approval, that
could be extended to 60 days for reports submitted from July 10 to Sept.
7. It also would bar the president from lifting or easing sanctions if
Congress enacts a joint resolution of disapproval, for 12 calendar days
while considering a veto of a joint resolution disapproving of the
proposed action or for 10 days while Congress considers overriding the
veto." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of
278 to 141. [House Vote 138,
4/17/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/17/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
4691]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Eliminate The Sunset On The 1996 Iran
Sanctions Act. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to
Congressional Quarterly, "the bill (HR 3033) that would eliminate the
Dec. 31, 2026, sunset on the 1996 Iran Sanctions Act. It also would
state that it is the policy of the U.S. to fully implement and enforce
sanctions on Iran pursuant to the 1996 law." The vote was on passage.
The House passed the bill by a vote of 407 to 16. [House Vote 132,
4/16/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/16/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
3033]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require That Transactions Exempt From
Sanctions On Iran Do Not Facilitate Support For Terrorism Or The
Proliferation Of Weapons Of Mass Destruction. In April 2024,
Fitzpatrick voted for , according to Congressional Quarterly, "the bill,
as amended, that would require the president to issue regulations to
ensure that certain transactions that are exempt from U.S. sanctions on
Iran do not directly or indirectly facilitate support for acts of
international terrorism or the proliferation of weapons of mass
destruction. It also would require the president to issue a report to
Congress on the efficacy of such regulations one year after the date on
which they were issued and every two years thereafter for six years. It
would direct the Treasury Department to instruct the U.S. executive
director at the World Bank to use the voice and vote of the U.S. to
oppose financial assistance to Iran. The bill's provisions would sunset
at the earlier of the date that is seven years after its enactment, 30
days after the Treasury Department reports to Congress that Iran is no
longer a jurisdiction of primary money-laundering concern, or 30 days
after the president reports to Congress that the Iranian government has
ceased supporting acts of international terrorism." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 408 to 13. [House Vote
127, 4/16/24;
Congressional Quarterly,
4/16/24; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
6015]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Include Chinese Financial Institutions That
Facilitate The Purchase Of Iranian Oil In Existing Sanctions Against
Foreign Institutions That Engage In Significant Transactions Involving
Iran. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to
Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would expand
existing U.S. sanctions against foreign financial institutions that
engage in significant transactions involving Iran's financial sector to
cover any Chinese financial institution that facilitates the purchase of
Iranian oil, regardless of the size, frequency or number of
transactions. It would require the president to determine if any Chinese
financial institution has conducted a significant financial transaction
involving the purchase of petroleum or petroleum products from Iran and
report on it to Congress within 180 days of the bill's enactment, and
annually thereafter for five years." The vote was on passage. The House
passed the bill by a vote of 383 to 11. [House Vote 122,
4/15/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 4/15/24;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5923]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For The No Funds For Iranian Terrorism Act.
In November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted for "the bill, as amended, that would require the president to
impose sanctions on foreign financial institutions that engage in
transactions using or involving the assets released to Iran as part of
the September 2023 deal to release American hostages held by Iran. Among
other provisions, the bill would permit the president to waive these
sanctions if they certify to Congress that the Iranian government no
longer provides support for international terrorism and has ceased the
pursuit, acquisition and development of nuclear, biological and chemical
weapons and ballistic missiles --- and has verifiably dismantled those
operations." The vote was on passage. The House passed the bill by a
vote of 307 to 119, thus the bill was sent to the Senate. [House Vote
687, 11/30/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
11/30/23; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
5961]
The Bill Prevented Iran From Obtaining $6 Billion In Oil Sales
Revenue Frozen Overseas As Punishment For Support Of Hamas.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "The House on Thursday passed
a bill that aims to prevent Iran from ever getting its hands on $6
billion in oil sales revenue currently frozen overseas as part of a
GOP-led effort to punish Tehran for its longtime sponsorship of
Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that governs the Gaza Strip."
[Congressional Quarterly,
11/30/23]
The Bill Required Secondary Sanctions For Foreign Financial
Institutions That Facilitate The Transfer Of Frozen Funds.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "the legislation would order
the mandatory imposition of secondary sanctions on any foreign
financial institution that facilitates any portion of the transfer
of the $6 billion in Iranian funds that are now frozen in a Qatari
bank as part of a quiet diplomatic agreement with Doha."
[Congressional Quarterly,
11/30/23]
The Biden Administration Had Previously Made A Deal With Iran To
Use The Frozen Funds For Humanitarian Goods In September 2023.
According to Congressional Quarterly, "the Biden administration in
September struck a deal with Iran that involved South Korean banks
transferring $6 billion to the Qatar Central Bank, where the funds
were to be used, under U.S. government oversight, to buy
humanitarian goods to benefit the Iranian people. In return, Iran
released five wrongfully detained Americans. The money was revenue
from Tehran's oil sales to South Korea." [Congressional Quarterly,
11/30/23]
Following The October 2023 Hamas Attack, The Biden Administration
Agreed That The Funds Would Remain Frozen, However Republicans
Wanted Further Assurance. According to Congressional Quarterly,
"Following Hamas' Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel, which killed
some 1,200 people, the administration said it reached agreement with
Doha that the funds would remain frozen. Democratic lawmakers have
largely accepted that assurance, but Republicans are pushing for
Congress to take the issue out of White House hands."
[Congressional Quarterly,
11/30/23]
Critics Of The Bill Stated That It Would Harm Diplomatic
Credibility. According to Congressional Quarterly, "Democrats, led
by House Foreign Affairs ranking member Gregory W. Meeks of New
York, said passage of the bill would do little to advance U.S.
national security interests as the $6 billion remains frozen in
Qatar, but that it would undermine U.S. leverage over Iran and harm
U.S. diplomatic credibility over Washington's willingness to
fulfill its end of international agreements." [Congressional
Quarterly, 11/30/23]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Adding A Sunset Clause To The Bill.
In November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick
voted against "amendment no. 12 that would terminate the bill five years
after its enactment." The vote was on the amendment. The House rejected
the amendment by a vote of 194 to 236. [House Vote 686,
11/30/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/30/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require The President To Submit A Report On
Iran Policy. In November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for "amendment no. 10 that would require the president
to submit to Congress, within 120 days of the bill's enactment, a report
outlining administration policy related to human rights, nuclear
proliferation, the ballistic missile program and regional terrorism in
Iran." The vote was on the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by
a vote of 399 to 28. [House Vote 685,
11/30/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/30/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Prohibit The President From Waiving
Sanctions On Iranian Financial Institutions. In November 2023,
according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for "amendment
no. 9 that would prohibit the president from waiving the imposition of
sanctions on the Central Bank of Iran and other Iranian financial
Institutions or issue a general or permit the Iranian government or any
Iranian person access to any account established or maintained by a
sanctioned financial institution." The vote was on the amendment. The
House adopted the amendment by a vote of 231 to 198. [House Vote 684,
11/30/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/30/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Add Language Stating That The Houthis
Benefitted From The Biden Administration's Failure To Condemn Them To
The No Funds For Iranian Terrorism Act. In November 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for "amendment no. 8 that
would add language to express the sense of Congress that the Houthis
benefited from the Biden Administration's failure to condemn the
Iran-backed terrorist group." The vote was on the amendment. The House
adopted the amendment by a vote of 226 to 199. [House Vote 683,
11/30/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/30/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Prohibit The Use Of Funds For Iran. In
November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for "amendment no. 6 that would prohibit the use of federal funds to
make any funds available to Iran." The vote was on the amendment. The
House adopted the amendment by a vote of 241 to 181. [House Vote 682,
11/30/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/30/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Add Language Calling On Allies In The
Middle East To Condemn Antisemitism To The No Funds For Iranian
Terrorism Act. In November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for "amendment no. 5 that would add language to
express the sense of Congress that all U.S. allies in the Middle East
should publicly and unequivocally condemn all forms of antisemitism."
The vote was on the amendment. The House adopted the amendment by a vote
of 422 to 1. [House Vote 681,
11/30/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/30/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Add Language Regarding The Use Of Civilians
As Human Shields. In November 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for "amendment no. 1 that would add
findings language stating that Hamas and associated terrorist
organizations backed by Iran use civilians as 'human shields' and that
only the unconditional surrender of Hamas will ensure that Israeli and
Palestinian lives are saved." The vote was on the amendment. The House
adopted the amendment by a vote of 412 to 11. [House Vote 680,
11/30/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/30/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted For The No Funds For Iranian
Terrorism Act. In November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the "motion to order the previous question (thus
ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 891) that
would provide for House floor consideration of the [...] No Funds for
Iranian Terrorism Act (HR 5961) [...] the rule would provide up to one
hour of debate on each bill. It would make in order [...] 12
amendments to HR 5961. It would provide for the automatic adoption of
the McCaul, R-Texas, manager's amendment to 5961 that would prohibit
sanctions to be imposed on the importation of goods and remove language
referring to international financial institutions." The vote was on the
adoption of the rule. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 212 to
205. [House Vote 679,
11/28/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/28/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
891;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5283]
2023: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted For The No Funds For Iranian
Terrorism Act. In November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly,
Fitzpatrick voted for the "motion to order the previous question (thus
ending debate and possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 891) that
would provide for House floor consideration of the [...] No Funds for
Iranian Terrorism Act (HR 5961) [...] the rule would provide up to one
hour of debate on each bill. It would make in order [...] 12
amendments to HR 5961. It would provide for the automatic adoption of
the McCaul, R-Texas, manager's amendment to 5961 that would prohibit
sanctions to be imposed on the importation of goods and remove language
referring to international financial institutions." The vote was on the
previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of 213 to
205. [House Vote 678,
11/28/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/28/23;
Congressional Actions, H.Res.
891;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Add Language To The No Funds For Iranian
Terrorism Act Prohibiting Sanctions On The Importation Of Goods. In
November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for the "adoption of the rule (H Res 869) that would provide for floor
consideration of the [...] No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act (HR
5961).The rule would provide for up to one hour of general debate on
each measure. [...] It would provide for the automatic adoption of a
McCaul, R-Texas, manager's amendment to HR 5961. The amendment would
prohibit sanctions to be imposed on the importation of goods and remove
language referring to international financial institutions." The vote
was on adoption of the rule. The House agreed to the motion by a vote of
198 to 225. [House Vote 660,
11/15/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/15/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Add Language To The No Funds For Iranian
Terrorism Act Prohibiting Sanctions On The Importation Of Goods. In
November 2023, according to Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted
for the "motion to order the previous question (thus ending debate and
possibility of amendment) on the rule (H Res 869) that would provide for
floor consideration of [...] the No Funds for Iranian Terrorism Act
(HR 5961).The rule would provide for up to one hour of general debate on
each measure. [...] It would provide for the automatic adoption of a
McCaul, R-Texas, manager's amendment to HR 5961. The amendment would
prohibit sanctions to be imposed on the importation of goods and remove
language referring to international financial institutions." The vote
was on the previous question. The House agreed to the motion by a vote
of 218 to 206. [House Vote 659,
11/15/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 11/15/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
5961]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Establish Additional Sanctions For The
Purchase Of Iranian Oil. In November 2023, according to Congressional
Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the "motion to suspend the rules and
pass the bill that would require the president, within 90 days of the
bill's enactment, to impose property blocking and visa ineligibility
sanctions on foreign persons involved in petroleum trade operations with
Iran. It would require the Energy Information Administration to submit a
report to Congress, within 120 days of the bill's enactment and annually
thereafter, describing Iran's growing exports of petroleum and petroleum
products. It would require the president to strengthen sanctions on
foreign persons involved in petroleum trade operations with Iran,
including trade in petrochemicals. The bill's provisions would be
terminated 30 days after the president certifies to Congress that Iran
no longer provides support for international terrorism and Iran has
ceased the pursuit, acquisition and development of, and verifiably
dismantled, its nuclear, biological and chemical weapons, ballistic
missiles, and ballistic missile launch technology." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 342 to 69. [House Vote
598, 11/3/23;
Congressional Quarterly,
11/3/23; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
3774]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted To Establish "Property Blocking And Visa
Ineligibility Sanctions" To Any Foreign Individual Who Engaged In
Advancing Iranian Missile Technology. In September 2023, according to
Congressional Quarterly, Fitzpatrick voted for the Fight and Combat
Rampant Iranian Missile Exports (CRIME) Act, which would, "establish
property blocking and visa ineligibility sanctions for any foreign
person determined to have engaged in furthering Iranian missile
technology, including providing materials, exporting or providing
financial support. It would require the State Department to report
annually to Congress on a diplomatic strategy to renew the U.N.
restrictions, the restrictions' impact on Iran, and the U.S. strategy
to deter Iranian missile capabilities." The vote was on passage. The
House passed the bill by a vote of 403 to 8, thus the bill was sent to
the Senate. [House Vote 383,
9/12/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/12/23;
Congressional Actions,
H.R.3152]
2019: Fitzpatrick Effectively Voted For Increasing Funding For The
Treasury Office That Oversees Sanctions Against Iran. In June 2019,
Fitzpatrick voted for a motion to recommit the FY 2020 minibus
appropriations bill, which would, according to Congressional Quarterly,
"report [the bill] back immediately with an amendment that would
increase by $10 million funding for activities by the Treasury
Department office on terrorism and financial intelligence to safeguard
the U.S. financial system against national security threats and decrease
by the same amount funding for General Services Administration facility
rental." The vote was on a motion to recommit. The House agreed to the
motion by a vote of 226-195. The House then passed the bill, but it was
never taken up in the Senate. [House Vote 423,
6/26/19; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/26/19;
Congressional Actions,
H.R.3351]
The Procedural Move Increased Funding For The Office Overseeing
Sanctions Against Iran By $10 Million. According to Congressional
Quarterly, "Republicans managed to include an amendment that would
give the Treasury office overseeing sanctions against Iran an
additional $10 million through a motion to recommit just before
the vote on passage. House Appropriations Financial Services and
General Government Chairman Mike Quigley, D-Ill., opposed, but
enough Democrats backed the provision to get it adopted."
[Congressional Quarterly,
6/26/19]
37 Moderate Democrats Voted With Republicans. According to
Congressional Quarterly, "The House Democratic majority on Wednesday
lost a procedural vote to the Republican minority for the first time
in four months, as 37 Democrats joined Republicans in adding a
last-minute Iran amendment to the fiscal 2020 Financial Services
spending bill. The amendment was approved through a Republican
motion to recommit --- a procedural tool of the minority used
primarily for messaging [...] The 37 Democrats who voted for it
were primarily moderate members of the caucus, many of whom are
considered vulnerable for reelection in 2020." [Congressional
Quarterly, 6/26/19]
2017: Fitzpatrick Voted For New Or Expanded Sanctions On Iran As Part
Of A Larger Sanctions Bill On Iran, North Korea And Russia. In July
2017, Fitzpatrick voted for legislation that would have, according to
Congressional Quarterly, "impose[d] various new or expanded sanctions
against Iran, including sanctions on persons that engage in or pose a
risk of materially contributing to Iran's ballistic missile program and
sanctions on officials, agents or affiliates of Iran's Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps." In addition, also according to Congressional
Quarterly, the legislation would have "codif[ied] certain existing
sanctions on Russia, including various sanctions tied to Russia's
aggression in Ukraine, Moscow's annexation of Crimea, and malicious
cyber activities relating to the 2016 U.S. elections. The bill would
[have] establish multiple new sanctions on Russia, including sanctions
on entities conducting malicious cyber activity on behalf of the Russian
government and entities which conduct business with the Russian
intelligence and defense sectors. [...] The bill would [have] also
impose[d] multiple new or expanded sanctions on North Korea, including
sanctions against entities that purchase certain metals or minerals from
North Korea, and would [have] require[d] the secretary of State to
make a determination as to whether North Korea constitutes a 'state
sponsor of terrorism.'" The vote was on passage. The House passed the
bill by a vote of 419 to 3. The Senate then passed the legislation,
sending the bill to President Trump, who signed it into law. [House
Vote 413, 7/25/17;
Congressional Quarterly,
7/25/17; Congressional Actions,
H.R.
3364]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted Against Reinstating Robert Malley As Special
Envoy To Iran. In June 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to
Congressional Quarterly, "amendment no. 64 that would prohibit the use
of funds provided by the bill to pay the salary of, reinstate, or
reemploy Robert Malley, the former special envoy to Iran." The vote was
on the amendment. The underlying legislation was the FY 2025
State-Foreign Operations Appropriations. The House adopted the amendment
by a vote of 218 to 188. [House Vote 319,
6/27/24; Congressional
Quarterly, 6/27/24;
Congressional Actions,
H.Amdt.1062;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
8771]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Require The Treasury Department To Report
To Congress On Financial Institution Involvement With Iranian Government
Officials. In April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to
Congressional Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would prohibit the
Treasury Department from authorizing transactions by a U.S. financial
institution connected to the import or export of goods, services or
technology, other than agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical
devices or humanitarian assistance, to Iran. It would direct the
Treasury Department to instruct the International Monetary Fund to
oppose financial assistance to Iran and instruct member countries to
prohibit the exchange of special drawing rights held by Iran. It also
would codify prohibitions on the Export-Import Bank extending credit in
connection to transactions from Iran or Iranian government-controlled
entities. The bill's regulations would sunset 30 days after the earlier
of the date that is the date after the president certifies to Congress
that the government of Iran has ceased to support acts of international
terrorism and is no longer a jurisdiction of primary money-laundering
concern, or 10 years after the bill's enactment." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 419 to 4. [House Vote
126, 4/15/24;
Congressional Quarterly,
4/15/24; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
5921]
2024: Fitzpatrick Voted To Prohibit Transactions By U.S. Financial
Institutions Connected To The Import Or Export Of Goods To Iran. In
April 2024, Fitzpatrick voted for , according to Congressional
Quarterly, "the bill, as amended, that would prohibit the Treasury
Department from authorizing transactions by a U.S. financial institution
connected to the import or export of goods, services or technology,
other than agricultural commodities, food, medicine, medical devices or
humanitarian assistance, to Iran. It would direct the Treasury
Department to instruct the International Monetary Fund to oppose
financial assistance to Iran and instruct member countries to prohibit
the exchange of special drawing rights held by Iran. It also would
codify prohibitions on the Export-Import Bank extending credit in
connection to transactions from Iran or Iranian government-controlled
entities. The bill's regulations would sunset 30 days after the earlier
of the date that is the date after the president certifies to Congress
that the government of Iran has ceased to support acts of international
terrorism and is no longer a jurisdiction of primary money-laundering
concern, or 10 years after the bill's enactment." The vote was on
passage. The House passed the bill by a vote of 294 to 105. [House Vote
123, 4/15/24;
Congressional Quarterly,
4/15/24; Congressional
Actions, H.R.
5921]
2023: Fitzpatrick Voted For Establishing That "The United States
Should Support The People Of Iran In Their Demand For Fundamental Human
Rights." In September 2023, Fitzpatrick voted for a bill that would,
according to Congressional Quarterly, "establish the sense of Congress
that the United States should support the people of Iran in their demand
for fundamental human rights and continue to hold the Iranian government
accountable for human rights abuses. Among other provisions, it would
require the administration to determine annually whether to sanction
Iranian authorities, including the supreme leader, president and cabinet
ministers, under existing authorities." The vote was on passage. The
House agreed to the bill by a vote of 410 to 3, thus, the bill was sent
to the Senate. [House Vote 384,
9/12/23; Congressional
Quarterly, 9/12/23;
Congressional Actions, H.R.
589]