A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran.

Summary

Condemns the government of Iran for: (1) funding terrorist organizations and activities; (2) oppression of its citizens; and (3) suppression of communication through interference with internet applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and Twitter. Reaffirms: (1) the U.S. commitment to promoting the freedoms of speech and assembly as universal rights, and (2) U.S. support for the citizens of Iran to establish a freely elected democratic system.

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Timeline

1. 4 January 2018

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S47)

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2. 4 January 2018

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 4 January 2018 · Official file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Ted Cruz · R · Sponsor
• Deb Fischer · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT] · D · Sponsor
• Tom Cotton · R · Sponsor
• Joni Ernst · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Perdue, David [R-GA] · R · Sponsor
• John Cornyn · R · Cosponsor
• John Barrasso · R · Cosponsor
• Mike Lee · R · Cosponsor
• Tim Scott · R · Cosponsor
• Mike Rounds · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV] · R · Cosponsor
• James Lankford · R · Cosponsor
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