Washington, March 16 -- Congressman Mike Lawler issued the following press release:
Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) released the following statement after his Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act passed the House. This critical legislation aims to strengthen the U.S. sanctions regime on foreign entities enabling Iran's illicit oil trade.
"The United States will not allow the Iranian regime to evade sanctions and bankroll terrorism through illicit oil sales. For too long, Iran has relied on a network of foreign banks, insurers, and logistics providers to move sanctioned oil. This legislation targets that entire network and ensures those financing the largest state sponsor of terrorism face real consequences.
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