What does Preamble of HR 2581 do?

This bill aims to designate certain organizations as foreign terrorist organizations. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 1, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 2581 do?

This bill is formally titled the Iranian Terror Prevention Act.

What does DESIGNATION AS FTO; IMPOSITION OF SANCTIONS. of HR 2581 do?

This section requires the Secretary of State to designate specific groups as foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs) within 90 days of the Act's enactment. The listed entities include Abu Fadl al-Abbas Brigades, Badr Organization, Fatemiyoun Brigade, and numerous other groups, including Ansarallah (Houthis). It also includes any foreign entity or organization that is an agent, affiliated with, or controlled by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Within 60 days of enactment, the President must determine whether to impose sanctions under Executive Order 13224 on the listed organizations or related entities. The sanctions described are those applicable to foreign persons who commit, threaten to commit, or support terrorism. The Secretary of State must submit reports to Congress every 180 days on potential FTO designations and sanctions. The President must also report to Congress within 60 days of a sanctions determination, explaining any decisions not to impose sanctions.

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Iranian Terror Prevention Act — HR. 2581

Last updated: 4/1/2025 · Introduced: 4/1/2025

Author: W. Steube (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates the designation of specific groups, including Abu Fadl al-Abbas Brigades, Badr Organization, Fatemiyoun Brigade, Ansarallah (Houthis), and entities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, as foreign terrorist organizations.
The bill requires the President to consider imposing sanctions on these designated organizations and related entities under Executive Order 13224.
The Secretary of State must regularly report to Congress on potential FTO designations and sanctions, while the President must explain any decisions not to impose sanctions.

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