VoterlyH.R. 589: MAHSA Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Indiana · In committee
What this bill does
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.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-01-27
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 128
- Latest action Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3] introduced H.R. 589. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 589 do?
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 determinatio…
Who sponsored H.R. 589?
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3] (R) of Indiana is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 589?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 589 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.