Chairman McCaul Statement on Senate Announcement Against Further Iran Sanctions

Chairman McCaul Statement on Senate Announcement Against Further Iran Sanctions

WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Homeland Security Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) released the following statement on the Senate announcement that it will not pursue further sanctions against Iran:

Chairman McCaul: “I am deeply disappointed with the decision by the Senate Banking Committee to not pass further economic sanctions against Iran. Earlier this year the House passed, with 400 votes, the “Nuclear Prevention Act” that was aimed at increasing economic pressure on Tehran. I urge Majority Leader Reid, who just last month announced his commitment towards moving tougher sanctions through the Senate, to bring the “Nuclear Prevention Act” to a vote. Tough sanctions brought Iran to the negotiating table. It is imperative to sustain this pressure to maintain our leverage and ensure Iran is free of nuclear weapons."

On November 14, Congressman McCaul sent a bipartisan letter with more than 60 signatures urging Senators Reid and McConnell to take up legislation that would tighten sanctions on Iran's energy and financial sectors.

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