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Allyship Act: Sanctions, Financial Aid, and Human Rights for Iranians

This act aims to strengthen support for Iranian citizens by imposing new sanctions on individuals responsible for human rights abuses, facilitating annual money transfers of up to $6,000, and providing access to censorship-circumventing technologies. Additionally, the act allows for humanitarian parole for victims of political persecution and their families, and establishes a Senior Advisor for Political Prisoners.
Key points
New Sanctions: Targets individuals responsible for repressing protesters and internet censorship in Iran.
Financial Aid: Allows U.S. persons to transfer up to $6,000 annually directly to Iranians, excluding those involved in human rights violations or linked to the government.
Free Information Access: Promotes technologies (VPNs, Bluetooth, satellite) to help Iranians bypass internet restrictions.
Protection for Persecution Victims: Facilitates humanitarian parole for unjustly imprisoned or killed Iranians and their families.
Senior Advisor for Political Prisoners: Establishes a dedicated advisor to support unjustly imprisoned Iranians and their families.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6865
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2023-12-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Allyship Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6865.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • New Sanctions: Targets individuals responsible for repressing protesters and internet censorship in Iran.
  • Financial Aid: Allows U.S. persons to transfer up to $6,000 annually directly to Iranians, excluding those involved in human rights violations or linked to the government.
  • Free Information Access: Promotes technologies (VPNs, Bluetooth, satellite) to help Iranians bypass internet restrictions.
  • Protection for Persecution Victims: Facilitates humanitarian parole for unjustly imprisoned or killed Iranians and their families.
  • Senior Advisor for Political Prisoners: Establishes a dedicated advisor to support unjustly imprisoned Iranians and their families.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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