Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This House Resolution expresses support for the Iranian people in their fight for a free and democratic Iran. It condemns the Islamic Republic's violent suppression of civilian protesters, demands the regime cease threats and violence against peaceful demonstrators, release political prisoners, and allow medical assistance to wounded protesters. It recognizes the Iranian people's right to freely determine their political regime through free and fair elections, urges expansion of unrestricted internet access across Iran, and calls on the U.S. Government to coordinate with allies on concrete measures to deter lethal violence against protesters.
Who Benefits and How
- Iranian civilian protesters and political prisoners: The resolution formally supports their cause and demands their protection and release.
- Iranian civil society and pro-democracy movements: Receives formal U.S. congressional endorsement of their right to self-determination.
- Iranian people broadly: The resolution advocates for their access to unrestricted internet and communication.
Who Bears the Burden and How
- No binding legal or financial burdens are imposed. As a House Resolution, it has no force of law.
- The Islamic Republic of Iran: Named and condemned for its brutality; the resolution calls for international measures to deter its violent actions.
Key Provisions
- Commends the bravery of the Iranian people in their fight for democracy.
- Condemns the Islamic Republic's use of military force against civilian protesters.
- Demands the regime stop violence against protesters, release political prisoners, and allow medical aid.
- Recognizes the right of Iranians to determine their political system through free and fair elections.
- Urges unrestricted internet access across Iran.
- Calls on the U.S. Government to coordinate with allies on measures to deter lethal violence against protesters.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
Expresses House support for the Iranian people's fight for democracy, condemns the Islamic Republic's violent suppression of protesters, and calls for concrete U.S. and allied action to deter regime violence.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Internet Freedom
Primary Purpose
Expresses House support for the Iranian people's fight for democracy, condemns the Islamic Republic's violent suppression of protesters, and calls for concrete U.S. and allied action to deter regime violence.
Policy Domains
Support for Iranian People and Condemnation of Regime Violence
Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Iranian civilian protesters
- Iranian political prisoners
- Iranian pro-democracy movements
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation- Islamic Republic of Iran
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Ansari (for herself, Ms. Foxx, Ms. Ross, Mr. Fitzpatrick, …
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "called_to_act"
- → ['U.S. Government', 'U.S. allies']
- "condemned_entities"
- → ['Islamic Republic of Iran']
- "supported_entities"
- → ['Iranian people', 'Iranian civilian protesters', 'Iranian political prisoners']
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