‘ese Ox. v2.8 cm ta Congress of the Cnited States ‘House of Representatives November 22, 2016 Provident Barack Obama, The White House 1400 Penasylvania Avenue ‘Washington, DC 20800 Dear Mr, President: ‘We urge you not fo take any action that would weaken United States or multilateral stnctons or other restrictions against Iran in the post lection period Inthe coming days, we expect that Congzes will send you legislation to extend the Iran Sanctions Aet for ten years. We look farvard to your signature on this measure 1 ensure that this ete tool remains available othe incoming administration, However, this should be the only step your administration takes in its final months regarding resections ‘on Ian, We respectfully roquest that your administration take no further actions designed to bolster itematonal investment in Irn, or otherwise change or alter the existing sanctions regime within international organizations through the use of waivers or through administrative ations to includ the issuance of new regulations, general licenses, frequently asked questions, of other guidance In your speech on Wednesday, November 9, you admirably committed to ensring a smooth transition to the next administration. President-elect Trump deserves the opportunity to asses United States policy. toward Iran without your administration imposing or implementing additional measures that could complicate the incoming administration's ability to develop its policy ‘Thank you for your attaton to this important mate. ke Koc In ah Chairman, House Foreign Affairs Commitee