Stands with the people of Iran who are engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against an oppressive, corrupt regime.
Condemns the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, corruption, and destabilizing activities abroad.
Notes the statements of support for the protestors from key allies and calls on all democratic governments and institutions to support the Iranian people's right to live in a free society.
Demands that the Iranian regime abide by its international obligations with respect to human rights and civil liberties.
Urges the Administration to use targeted sanctions and work to convene United Nations Security Council and United Nations Human Rights Council emergency sessions to condemn the Iranian regime's human rights violations and establish a mechanism by which the Security Council can monitor such violations.
Encourages the Administration to expedite the license of communications technology to Iran to improve the Iranian people's ability to speak freely.
Calls on companies to reject regime requests to cut off the Iranian people from social media and other communications platforms.
Supports efforts by the people of Iran to promote the establishment of basic freedoms that build a freely elected and democratic political system.
Urges the President and the Department of State to work with the international community to ensure that human rights violations are part of all multilateral or bilateral discussions with and regarding Iran.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-01-09 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 2). (text: CR H51-52) | House floor actions |
| 2018-01-09 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H62) | House floor actions |
| 2018-01-09 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2018-01-09 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 676. | House floor actions |
| 2018-01-09 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H51-57) | House floor actions |
| 2018-01-09 | Floor | Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. | House floor actions |
| 2018-01-08 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2018-01-05 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |