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 resolution expresses House support for Israel's military strikes against Iran's nuclear facilities and defense against Iranian attacks. It reaffirms Israel's right to self-defense, commits to US security assistance under the 2016 memorandum, and calls for Iran to cease nuclear enrichment and dismantle its program. The resolution condemns Iran's retaliatory strikes on Israeli civilians and pledges emergency resupply and diplomatic support to Israel.

Why it matters

This non-binding resolution signals congressional backing for Israeli military action against Iran's nuclear program and commits the US to security assistance regardless of future developments. It frames Israel's preemptive strikes as proportional and in US national security interest, establishing a formal chamber position that could influence appropriations and military aid decisions ahead of the next budget cycle.

Cosponsors (31)

• Sherman, Brad (D-California)
• Gottheimer, Josh (D-New Jersey)
• Bacon, Don (R-Nebraska)
• Van Drew, Jefferson (R-New Jersey)
• Fitzpatrick, Brian K. (R-Pennsylvania)
• Thanedar, Shri (D-Michigan)
• Ciscomani, Juan (R-Arizona)
• Smith, Christopher H. (R-New Jersey)
• Fitzgerald, Scott (R-Wisconsin)
• Barrett, Tom (R-Michigan)
• Aderholt, Robert B. (R-Alabama)
• Webster, Daniel (R-Florida)
• Moolenaar, John R. (R-Michigan)
• Mann, Tracey (R-Kansas)
• Mace, Nancy (R-South Carolina)
• Smith, Jason (R-Missouri)
• Amodei, Mark E. (R-Nevada)
• Gonzales, Tony (R-Texas)
• Suozzi, Thomas R. (D-New York)
• Haridopolos, Mike (R-Florida)
• Rouzer, David (R-North Carolina)
• Garbarino, Andrew R. (R-New York)
• Miller, Max L. (R-Ohio)
• Stefanik, Elise M. (R-New York)
• Salazar, Maria Elvira (R-Florida)
• Lawler, Michael (R-New York)
• Feenstra, Randy (R-Iowa)
• Gonzalez, Vicente (D-Texas)
• Fine, Randy (R-Florida)
• Yakym, Rudy (R-Indiana)
• Bice, Stephanie I. (R-Oklahoma)