January 15, 2026 | Endorsements

H.Res.993, Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran

January 15, 2026 Endorsements

H.Res.993, Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran

Bottom Line Up Front

H. Res. 993 commends the bravery and resolve of the Iranian people in their fight for a free and democratic Iran and strongly condemns the brutality of the Islamic Republic, which uses violent military force to suppress civilian protesters. The resolution demands that the Iranian regime cease its threats, intimidation, and violence against peaceful protesters, release all political prisoners, and allow unhindered medical assistance to demonstrators wounded by the regime’s violent repression.

Bill Number H. Res. 993
Bill Name Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran
Summary Commends the Iranian people’s fight for freedom and democracy, condemns the Islamic Republic’s brutality, and calls for international support to protect protesters.
Chamber House
Sponsor(s) Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ), Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC), Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC), Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Rep. Jim Himes (D-CT), Rep. Stephanie Bice (R-OK), Rep. Brad Schneider (D-IL), Rep. Mike Carey (R-OH)
Date Introduced 01/13/2026

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Why It Matters

  • For nearly five decades, the Iranian people have endured brutal repression under the Islamic Republic. This resolution sends a clear, bipartisan message from Congress that the United States stands with the Iranian people in their courageous fight for freedom, democracy, and human rights.
  • The resolution condemns the regime’s systematic violence against peaceful protesters—including killings, mass arrests, internet shutdowns, and restrictions on communication—and demands an immediate end to these brutal tactics, the release of all political prisoners, and medical assistance for those wounded by the regime’s repression.
  • By recognizing the Iranian people’s right to self-determination through free and fair elections, this resolution reinforces the fundamental principle that governments derive their legitimacy from the consent of the governed—not from decades of violent oppression.
  • The resolution urges expansion of unrestricted internet access and civilian communication lines across Iran, which are essential tools for organizing protests, documenting regime atrocities, and connecting the Iranian people with the outside world during their fight for freedom.

“The Iranian people are once again showing extraordinary courage by taking to the streets to demand the freedom and dignity they have been denied for nearly five decades. The Islamic Republic has responded with its usual brutality—killing protesters, arresting thousands, and cutting off communication with the outside world. This bipartisan resolution makes clear that Congress stands firmly with the Iranian people in their fight for a free and democratic Iran. The United States must not only condemn the regime’s savage repression but also work with our allies to support those risking their lives for basic human rights and self-determination.”

Nick Stewart

Managing Director of Advocacy, FDD Action

Congressional Press Releases

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Issues:

Iran