Congress: 117 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: neutral
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Sponsor: Menendez, Robert (D-NJ)
This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children. The resolution calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces. Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.
This resolution commends Iranian protesters demonstrating in over 80 cities against human rights abuses by the Iranian regime. It specifically condemns the death of Mahsa Amini and the violent suppression of protesters, and calls for transparent accountability for killings by Iranian security forces.
This is a non-binding resolution expressing congressional support for Iranian pro-democracy protests and criticism of the Iranian government's crackdown. While not legislation with direct Israel/Palestine implications, it reflects broader congressional sentiment on Iran policy, which intersects with Middle East strategy discussions.