Bill targets named Iranian clerics over alleged incitement against Trump
Passed one chamberH.R. 6230Latest action
Sponsor: Keith Self · Representative · TX
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Official title: Tehran Incitement to Violence Act
119th Congress
Topics: Security & foreign affairs
Introduced:
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The bill would require the president to decide within 180 days whether to sanction named Iranian officials for alleged incitement.
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What does this do?
The Tehran Incitement to Violence Act responds to statements and fatwas by Iranian clerics and officials that Congress says called for violence against President Trump, Netanyahu, and others. It requires the president, within 180 days and again after two years, to decide whether named individuals and institutions should be designated "specially designated global terrorists" and sanctioned.
Who does it affect?
The bill directly targets named Iranian clerics, officials, and institutions, including the Qom Seminary, the Assembly of Experts, and Iran's state broadcaster. It could also affect U.S. banks, businesses, or individuals with financial dealings involving these sanctioned parties.
Why does it matter?
If designated, these individuals' U.S. assets would be frozen and they would be barred from U.S. visas or entry, with existing visas canceled immediately. The president can waive sanctions for national security reasons but must notify Congress, and sanctions end once Iran's government is certified as having stopped supporting international terrorism.
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Based on the “Referred in Senate” text of Jun 9, 2026.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedNov 20, 2025
- House committee
- House vote
- SenateYou are here · Jun 9, 2026
- The president's desk
Right now: it passed the House, and the official record shows nothing new since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.