WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions, Chairman of the House Committee on Rules, released the following statement after the House passed a measure that would require the Secretary of the Treasury to develop and post the funds and assets held by senior Iranian political and military leaders online:
 
"As the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, Iran’s corruption stems from the top with high level Iranian political and military leaders controlling almost one-third of their total economy. This startling reality enables their security forces, particularly the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, access to a mass amount of funds to support their terrorist activities. We cannot continue to turn a blind eye to this dangerous situation. It is imperative that we have a clear understanding of the financial status of the power players in Iran and shine the light on their continued acts of corruption."
 
To learn more at H.R. 5461, Iranian Leadership Transparency Act, click here.

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