McCaul Statement on the House Passage of Iran Sanctions Extension Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10) released the following statement after the U.S. House passed H.R. 6297, Iran Sanctions Extension Act.
Chairman McCaul: “Today I was pleased to support the passage of legislation to reauthorize the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA). Since its enactment twenty years ago, ISA continues to remain a core element of U.S. efforts to counter Iranian aggression. This legislation extends sanctions for 10 years on Iran’s illicit weapons programs and ballistic missile development that were not suspended as part of the Obama administration’s flawed nuclear deal. While I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress to hold Iran accountable when it blatantly violates international law, allowing ISA to expire at the end of this year would be denying the next Administration a critical tool to safeguard our county.”
Congressman Michael McCaul has represented the 10th District of Texas since 2004. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security and senior member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee.