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S.Res. 819

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A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions.
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Committee
Latest Action · July 30, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390)
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
July 30, 2026
Cosponsors (3)
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This Senate resolution condemns the Iranian government for systematic human rights abuses, particularly its use of false espionage accusations to justify imprisoning and executing political opponents, journalists, religious minorities, and peaceful activists. The resolution criticizes Iran's practice of denying due process and legal representation to those accused of national security crimes, describing it as a tool of political repression rather than legitimate law enforcement. Beyond domestic abuses, the resolution also addresses Iran's support for militant groups and terrorist organizations that have targeted U.S. military personnel in the Middle East and threatened regional stability through proxy forces. The Senate calls on Iran to halt politically motivated executions, provide fair trials for detainees, and release those imprisoned for exercising basic freedoms, while encouraging the President and international allies to hold Iranian officials accountable through sanctions and investigations. This is a symbolic resolution expressing congressional sentiment rather than legislation that creates new laws or funding.

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