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US Congress Resolution Supporting Iranian Protesters and Condemning Regime Abuses.

The US Congress officially commends the bravery of Iranian men and women protesting human rights abuses following Mahsa Amini's death. The resolution calls for the US administration to impose new sanctions on Iranian officials and to prioritize support for technology that helps Iranians bypass internet censorship and mass surveillance. This sets a clear US foreign policy stance in defense of freedom and human rights abroad.
Key points
The US condemns the violent crackdown on protests in Iran and demands accountability for security forces involved in the killing of demonstrators.
Support for internet freedom programs (like VPNs) to help Iranians gain unrestricted access to the internet and circumvent the regime's censorship.
Call for new sanctions against Iranian officials responsible for human rights violations and the use of facial recognition technology for surveillance.
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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.
Print number: SCONRES 2
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2023-01-26