Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick Passes Iran Sanctions Bill in U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL), the Ranking Member of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee, released the following statement after the House Foreign Affairs Committee voted on a bipartisan basis to advance her bill, the Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act. 

“As a leader on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I’m working across party lines to find solutions that meet our national security needs and keep Americans safe.  The Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act will tighten sanctions on Iranian oil—a major source of revenue for the regime—and enhance the security of the United States and our regional allies, including Israel.

“Diplomacy is strongest when backed by leverage. Given that talks on Iran’s nuclear program are developing, that leverage is needed now more than ever.” 

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