H.R. 2574In committeeSecurity & foreign affairs
House bill would extend Iran sanctions to cover natural gas sales
Data as of July 11, 2026
HR 2574 would close natural gas exceptions in US Iran sanctions law, putting Iraq's energy imports at risk of US penalties.45-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 2574 would expand existing US sanctions on Iran to eliminate exceptions that currently allow natural gas transactions. Under the bill, buying, selling, or transferring natural gas to or from Iran would be prohibited under US sanctions law. The bill was introduced partly in response to Iraq regularly purchasing Iranian natural gas to power its electrical grid.
Who does it affect?
Any country, company, or bank that helps Iran sell natural gas could face US penalties under this bill. Iraq's government is the main target, as it depends on Iranian natural gas imports to keep its power grid running.
Why does it matter?
Iraq would be forced to choose between finding an alternative energy source or risking being cut off from the US financial system or facing trade restrictions. International energy companies would also need to review whether any of their dealings involve Iranian natural gas.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
No Iranian Energy Act
- Introduced:
- April 1, 2025
- Latest action:
- April 1, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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