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Tom McClintock (R-CA)

Expressing support for the Iranian people's desires for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Republic of Iran, and condemning the Iranian regime's terrorism, regional proxy war, internal suppression, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 166 · House resolution International Affairs

A Republican resolution with 87 Democratic cosponsors · See all 230 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the House of Representatives' support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear republic. It condemns the Iranian regime for terrorism, regional proxy wars, human rights abuses, and the violent suppression of internal protests. The text highlights past and ongoing atrocities, including the execution of political prisoners and the severe mistreatment of women, girls, and minorities. It acknowledges the Iranian opposition's Ten-Point Plan for the future of Iran, which promotes democratic values and free elections. Finally, the measure calls for holding the regime accountable through sanctions, supporting Iranian protesters, and protecting Iranian political refugees living in Albania.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Scored +7

    Would women be better off under this?

    The resolution emphasizes the importance of women's rights and their role in the resistance against the current regime.

  • Scored +7

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The resolution highlights the leadership of women in protests against the misogynistic Iranian regime.

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?

    The resolution advocates for the right to freedom of expression and assembly for political refugees and dissidents.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.