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| https://mccaul.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/chairman-mccaul-statement-on-senate-announcement-against-further-iran | Chairman McCaul Statement on Senate Announcement Against Further Iran Sanctions | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | TX | Michael McCaul | M001157 | mccaul.house.gov | legacy | 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 sanctionsagainstIran. Earlier this year the House passed, with 400 votes, the Nuclear Prevention Act that was aimed at increasing economic pressure on Tehran. IurgeMajority 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 abipartisan letterwith more than 60 signatures urging Senators Reid and McConnell to take up legislation that would tighten sanctions on Iran's energy and financial sectors. # # # | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |