Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
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.
A Republican resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390)
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
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution condemns the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for ongoing human rights abuses. It specifically highlights the use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions. The text cites patterns of torture, forced confessions, and the targeting of various groups like journalists, women, and religious minorities. It also notes the regime's role in directing terrorist organizations that have caused deaths of United States Armed Forces members. Additionally, it addresses threats to regional stability and freedom of navigation caused by Iranian-sourced systems. Finally, the resolution calls for the release of political prisoners and encourages holding Iranian officials accountable.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would women be better off under this?
The resolution highlights the protection of women from systematic discrimination and violence in Iran.
- Scored +5
Would students be better off under this?
The text specifically mentions students as a group targeted by the Iranian regime.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Human Rights: The resolution calls for the Iranian government to halt executions based on unsupported national security charges and to provide detainees with due process and protection from torture (Resolution clauses 3 and 4).
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Freedom of Expression and Religion: It urges the immediate release of individuals imprisoned for peacefully exercising freedoms of expression, religion, assembly, or association (Resolution clause 5).
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Support for Democratic Aspirations: The resolution expresses support for the Iranian people in their pursuit of freedom, democracy, religious liberty, human rights, and the rule of law (Resolution clause 6).
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Accountability for Officials: It encourages United States leaders and allies to hold Iranian officials accountable through measures like targeted sanctions and international investigations (Resolution clause 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The text specifically mentions students as a group targeted by the Iranian regime. Would women be better off under this? — The resolution highlights the protection of women from systematic discrimination and violence in Iran.
- 8/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/30/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390)
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Susan CollinsRepublican · Maine
David McCormickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Tim SheehyRepublican · Montana