HRES993-119

In Committee

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

119th Congress Introduced Jan 13, 2026

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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:

This summary is generated from the full bill text using AI analysis. Expand "Detailed Analysis" below for identified beneficiaries/burden bearers.

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

Foreign Policy Human Rights Internet Freedom

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
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Identified Costs
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • Islamic Republic of Iran
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Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 13, 2026

Ms. Ansari (for herself, Ms. Foxx, Ms. Ross, Mr. Fitzpatrick, …

Jan 13, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Jan 13, 2026

Submitted in House

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Policy Human Rights Internet Freedom
Actor Mappings
"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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