Revised US Bill on Russia, Iran & DPRK sanctions now agreed

US Republicans and Democrats have reached agreement on the Countering Iran’s Destabilising Activities Bill that allows new US sanctions on Russia, Iran and North Korea.

We reported in June that the US Senate had voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Bill, that it had been held up in the House of Representatives, and that the Senate had been sent a revised version. The new agreed version adds North Korea sanctions to the package. It requires the President to submit to Congress a report on proposed actions that would “significantly alter” US foreign policy in connection with Russia, including easing sanctions. Congress would have at least 30 days to hold hearings and then vote to uphold or reject the President’s proposed changes. The House will vote on the Bill on Tuesday this week.