Bill · H.Res. 176· House(119-HRES-176)

Encouraging the EU to DESIGNATE Resolution

Age: 65 years

New York

Introduced: 2/27/2025
Last activity: 2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Claudia Tenney
Cosponsors: - 12 - 11

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

H. Res. 176 is a resolution urging the European Union to quickly designate the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization under Common Position 931. The text highlights that the IRGC has been used to maintain the Iranian regime's power, commit human rights abuses, and support terrorist proxy forces throughout the Middle East. It notes that the IRGC has actively supported Russia's war against Ukraine and attempted to assassinate dissidents, including former U.S. officials and President Donald J. Trump, across Europe and the United States. The resolution encourages the Trump administration to make this European Union designation a diplomatic priority. Additionally, the House of Representatives welcomes international efforts to designate the IRGC as a terrorist organization.

Yes· 3 of 9

Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill explicitly notes the IRGC's history of violence and human rights abuses against women in Iran.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
The bill seeks to coordinate diplomatic priorities between the United States and the European Union regarding terrorist designations.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+1
The bill's emphasis on countering international terrorism and assassination plots provides a broad security benefit.