The Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act of 2025 establishes a process for congressional oversight of presidential actions concerning sanctions imposed on Iran. Before the President can terminate, waive, or issue a licensing action that significantly alters United States foreign policy with respect to Iran, a detailed report must be submitted to appropriate congressional committees and leadership.

This report must describe the proposed action, the reasons behind it, and whether it is intended to significantly alter U.S. foreign policy. If the action is deemed to significantly alter policy, the report must also include a description of the alteration, its anticipated effect on national security, and the original policy objectives of the affected sanctions. The bill specifies that various existing Iran sanctions laws, including the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 and the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, are covered by these provisions.

Upon submission of the report, a congressional review period begins, lasting 30 calendar days, or 60 days if the report is submitted between July 10 and September 7. During this period, the President is prohibited from taking the proposed action unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted by Congress. Conversely, Congress can introduce a joint resolution of disapproval to block the action.

If a joint resolution of disapproval passes both Houses of Congress, the President is prevented from taking the proposed action. The bill outlines specific, expedited procedures for the introduction and consideration of these joint resolutions in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, including rules for committee referral, discharge, and floor debate, ensuring timely congressional action on such critical foreign policy decisions.