HRES 521: Standing with Israel as it works to dismantle Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and defends itself against Iranian attacks on civilians.

Congress: 119 · Status: active · Israel/Palestine classification: pro-Israel

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Sponsor: Tenney, Claudia (R-New York)

Editorial Explainer

This non-binding resolution expresses House support for Israel's June 2025 preemptive military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities, characterizing them as proportional and targeted. It condemns Iran's nuclear enrichment program and retaliatory attacks on Israeli civilians, reaffirms the U.S.-Israel security commitment, and pledges emergency military resupply and diplomatic support to Israel.

Why it matters

This resolution signals congressional backing for Israeli military action against Iran and commits U.S. resources to Israel's defense without conditioning aid on civilian protection standards. It represents a congressional position on a live military conflict and sets expectations for U.S. military-to-military support going forward.

Cosponsors (31)