Rep. Yoder Votes for Congressional Oversight on Iran Nuclear Deal

Statement

This afternoon, Representative Kevin Yoder voted in favor of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which the House of Representatives passed by a vote of 400-25. The bill would prevent the president from unilaterally lifting sanctions on Iran if Congress votes to disapprove a final nuclear deal with Iran.

"This bipartisan legislation reasserts Congress' constitutional role in overseeing the Administration's nuclear deal with Iran. The founders smartly vested the authority to approve foreign treaties with the legislature in order to reflect the will of the American people. This power is especially important to reinforce with an Administration that has been so fond of acting unilaterally.

"I cannot support a deal that will lift sanctions without stopping Iran from building a nuclear weapon. Iran has a history of lying to other nations, stonewalling international inspectors when it comes to its nuclear program, and funneling money to terrorist organizations like Hezbollah. This bill will allow Congress to reject any deal that does not provide for a safer and more secure Middle East, and reduce the threat posed to Israel and the United States."

The House also took action against Hezbollah by passing the Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act by a vote of 423-0, with Yoder's support. The bill imposes sanctions on any foreign entities that facilitate financial transactions on behalf of Hezbollah or its affiliates.

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