Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a non-binding House resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Iran. It condemns the Iranian regime for warmongering in the Middle East, terrorism, and suppression of its own people. It affirms the Iranian people’s right to self-determination and calls for supporting the Iranian opposition’s Ten-Point Plan for a democratic, secular, peaceful, and nonnuclear republic. It also calls on the U.S. Government to protect Iranian political refugees at Ashraf 3 in Albania.
Who Benefits and How
Iranian pro-democracy activists and opposition groups receive symbolic backing from the U.S. House, which explicitly endorses their right to confront the IRGC and repressive forces. The Iranian political refugees at Ashraf 3 in Albania are specifically called out for protection under the Geneva Convention and European Convention on Human Rights. The resolution effectively endorses the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and its Ten-Point Plan as the preferred framework for Iran’s future.
Who Bears the Burden and How
The Iranian regime and its leadership are condemned and targeted for continued sanctions. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is singled out as a repressive force that the international community should help Iranians confront. However, because this is a non-binding resolution, no new sanctions, funding, or enforceable obligations are actually created.
Key Provisions
- Condemns the Iranian regime’s warmongering, terrorism, and internal suppression
- Upholds the Iranian people’s right to self-determination under the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Calls for continued sanctions against the Iranian regime and its leaders
- Endorses the Iranian opposition’s Ten-Point Plan for a democratic, secular, nonnuclear Iran
- Urges the free world to recognize the Iranian people’s right to confront the IRGC
- Calls on the U.S. Government and Albania to protect Iranian political refugees at Ashraf 3
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Non-binding House resolution condemning the Iranian regime for warmongering, terrorism, and internal suppression, while expressing support for the Iranian people’s right to self-determination and a democratic, secular, nonnuclear republic
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Policy, Human Rights, National Security
Primary Purpose
Non-binding House resolution condemning the Iranian regime for warmongering, terrorism, and internal suppression, while expressing support for the Iranian people’s right to self-determination and a democratic, secular, nonnuclear republic
Policy Domains
Support for Iranian Democracy Resolution
Identified Gains
- Iranian pro-democracy movement and opposition groups
- Iranian political refugees at Ashraf 3 in Albania
- National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) / Mujahedin-e Khalq (MEK)
Identified Costs
- Iranian regime and its leaders
- Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. McClintock (for himself, Mr. Aderholt, Mr. Allen, Mr. Amodei …
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Iranian pro-democracy movement and opposition groups (NCRI/MEK)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "albania"
- → Albania (ally cooperating on refugee protection)
- "us_government"
- → United States Government (called upon to act on refugee protection)
- "house_of_representatives"
- → U.S. House of Representatives (expressing its position)
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