HRES1008-119

In Committee

Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.

119th Congress Introduced Jan 16, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

This resolution commends the Iranian people’s bravery in their fight for a free and democratic Iran, condemns the Islamic Republic’s use of violent military force against civilian protesters, and demands the regime cease its repression. It calls for the release of political prisoners, unrestricted internet access, and urges the U.S. government to work with allies to implement concrete deterrence measures.

Who Benefits and How

Iranian pro-democracy protesters and political prisoners benefit from formal U.S. congressional support and international attention. The resolution strengthens the moral and diplomatic case for their movement.

Who Bears the Burden and How

The Islamic Republic of Iran is formally condemned and faces diplomatic pressure, though the resolution is non-binding. The U.S. government is urged to take concrete coordinated action with allies, which could entail diplomatic or economic costs.

Key Provisions

  • Commends the bravery of the Iranian people in their fight for democracy
  • Condemns the Islamic Republic’s violent suppression of civilian protesters
  • Demands release of all political prisoners and medical assistance for wounded demonstrators
  • Recognizes Iranians’ right to determine their political regime through free elections
  • Urges expansion of unrestricted internet access in Iran
  • Calls on the U.S. to coordinate with allies on concrete measures to deter lethal violence against protesters

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Expresses support for the Iranian people’s fight for freedom and democracy, condemns the Islamic Republic’s violent repression of protesters, and urges the U.S. government to coordinate with allies on concrete measures to deter further violence.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Affairs, Human Rights, International Relations

Primary Purpose

Expresses support for the Iranian people’s fight for freedom and democracy, condemns the Islamic Republic’s violent repression of protesters, and urges the U.S. government to coordinate with allies on concrete measures to deter further violence.

Policy Domains

Foreign Affairs Human Rights International Relations

Resolution - Support for Iranian People

Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • Iranian pro-democracy protesters
  • Iranian political prisoners
  • Iranian civil society
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Identified Costs
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  • Islamic Republic of Iran
  • U.S. government (diplomatic coordination costs)
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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 16, 2026

Ms. Ansari (for herself, Ms. Foxx, Mr. Himes, Mrs. Bice, …

Jan 16, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 16, 2026

Submitted in House

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Affairs Human Rights International Relations
Actor Mappings
"us_government"
→ Government of the United States

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