A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.
Summary
This concurrent resolution expresses official congressional support for the Iranian people who have participated in nationwide protests against their government’s human rights abuses. It formally condemns the Iranian regime for the death of Mahsa Amini and the subsequent violent crackdown on demonstrators, including the use of lethal force against children. While the resolution does not create new laws or mandate spending, it encourages the U.S. government to continue imposing sanctions on Iranian officials and calls for international accountability for those responsible for suppressing peaceful protests.
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