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MAHSA Act

USA118th CongressHR-589| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (128)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Kay Granger (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)John S. Duarte (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Tom McClintock (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Michelle Steel (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Cory Mills (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran. The President must periodically make determinations about whether certain existing sanctions apply to specified foreign persons and impose the applicable sanctions, including determinations concerning (1) the Supreme Leader of Iran and any official in the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, (2) the President of Iran and any official in the Office of the President of Iran, and (3) any entity overseen by the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran which is complicit in supporting human rights abuses or terrorism.

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9203
MAHSA Act
Jan 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 22, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
Jun 22, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jun 22, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-118, Part I.
Jun 22, 2023
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Jun 22, 2023
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Sep 12, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 12, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4242-4247)
Sep 12, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 589.
Sep 12, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 12, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257)
Sep 12, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 3 (Roll no. 384). (text: CR H4242-4243)
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Sep 12, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2626
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9203
    MAHSA Act


  • January 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • April 26, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 26, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 22, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.


  • June 22, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.


  • June 22, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-118, Part I.


  • June 22, 2023
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • June 22, 2023
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • September 12, 2023
    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 12, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4242-4247)


  • September 12, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 589.


  • September 12, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 12, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257)


  • September 12, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 3 (Roll no. 384). (text: CR H4242-4243)
    View Vote


  • September 12, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 7, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2626
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-2626: MAHSA Act
  • HR 118-815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Congressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal officialsForeign propertyHuman rightsIranMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsVisas and passports

MAHSA Act

USA118th CongressHR-589| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Mahsa Amini Human rights and Security Accountability Act or the MAHSA Act This bill requires the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on certain foreign persons (individuals and entities) affiliated with Iran. The President must periodically make determinations about whether certain existing sanctions apply to specified foreign persons and impose the applicable sanctions, including determinations concerning (1) the Supreme Leader of Iran and any official in the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran, (2) the President of Iran and any official in the Office of the President of Iran, and (3) any entity overseen by the Office of the Supreme Leader of Iran which is complicit in supporting human rights abuses or terrorism.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-9203
MAHSA Act
Jan 27, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.
Apr 26, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Apr 26, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 22, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
Jun 22, 2023
Committee on the Judiciary discharged.
Jun 22, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-118, Part I.
Jun 22, 2023
Committee on Financial Services discharged.
Jun 22, 2023
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Sep 12, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 12, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4242-4247)
Sep 12, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 589.
Sep 12, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 12, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257)
Sep 12, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 3 (Roll no. 384). (text: CR H4242-4243)
View Vote
Sep 12, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2626
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-9203
    MAHSA Act


  • January 27, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, 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.


  • April 26, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • April 26, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • June 22, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 90.


  • June 22, 2023
    Committee on the Judiciary discharged.


  • June 22, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-118, Part I.


  • June 22, 2023
    Committee on Financial Services discharged.


  • June 22, 2023
    Committee on Ways and Means discharged.


  • September 12, 2023
    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 12, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4242-4247)


  • September 12, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 589.


  • September 12, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 12, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257)


  • September 12, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 3 (Roll no. 384). (text: CR H4242-4243)
    View Vote


  • September 12, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • May 7, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2626
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Cardin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jim Banks

Jim Banks

Republican Representative

Indiana

Cosponsors (128)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Donald Norcross (Democratic)Adrian Smith (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Kay Granger (Republican)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)John S. Duarte (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Patrick Ryan (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Keith Self (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Tom McClintock (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Al Green (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Christopher H. Smith (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Doug Lamborn (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Brad Finstad (Republican)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Anthony D'Esposito (Republican)Mike Gallagher (Republican)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jim Costa (Democratic)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Scott DesJarlais (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Adam Smith (Democratic)Michelle Steel (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Max L. Miller (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Bill Posey (Republican)Randy K. Sr. Weber (Republican)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Cory Mills (Republican)Mike Levin (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Foreign Affairs Committee, Trade Subcommittee, Financial Services Committee, Judiciary Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • S 118-2626: MAHSA Act
  • HR 118-815: Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadFederal officialsForeign propertyHuman rightsIranMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsSanctionsVisas and passports