Introduced in House
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its violent repression of peaceful protesters, its documented pattern of human rights abuses, and its sponsorship of extremist militant groups across the Middle East.
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That the House of Representatives— (1) condemns the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its violent repression of peaceful protesters, including the reported deaths of thousands of Iranian citizens as of February 1, 2026, as well as its longstanding pattern of serious human rights violations and suppression of civil liberties; (2) condemns the Iranian regime’s sponsorship of extremist armed groups through the provision of weapons, funding, training, and strategic support, and the threat these programs pose to regional security and United States interests; (3) demands Iranian authorities to immediately end the use of lethal force and abusive tactics against peaceful demonstrators, restore internet and communications access across Iran, cease arbitrary detentions, release those held for exercising fundamental rights, and ensure transparency, accountability, and respect for human rights; (4) urges the President, the Secretary of State, and relevant United States agencies to continue coordinating with allies and international partners to promote accountability for human rights abuses and terrorist sponsorship, including through targeted sanctions, diplomatic measures, and multilateral actions; and (5) affirms the solidarity of the United States with the Iranian people in their pursuit of dignity, justice, freedom, and the rule of law, and with all international efforts to uphold human rights and reduce regional violence.