Bill · S.Res. 606· Senate(119-SRES-606)
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its suppression of the right of Iranians to peacefully assemble.
- Introduced
- 2/11/2026
- Last activity
- 2/11/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)
- Sponsored by
- James Lankford
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 14
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution condemns the Government of Iran for its suppression of the rights of its people to peacefully assemble. It highlights the extreme economic hardship and inflation currently facing the Iranian population. The text notes that recent nationwide protests have been met with violent crackdowns, including extrajudicial killings and mass arrests. It further details how the regime uses internet blackouts and censorship to repress communication. The resolution also mentions a history of human rights violations by the Iranian regime against various groups. Finally, the Senate officially condemns these actions and calls for free and fair elections in Iran.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+5
The resolution calls for free and fair elections to allow Iranians to determine their own future.
Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+5
The resolution highlights the need to end the regime's severe restrictions on religious freedom.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution acknowledges the 'Women, Life, Freedom' movement and the persecution of women for their clothing.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Information Access: The text notes the United States has supported tools to help Iranians access news and information free of regime interference through entities like the Open Technology Fund, Radio Farda, and the Middle East Broadcasting Networks.
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Call for Political Self-Determination: The resolution calls on the Government of Iran to hold free and fair elections so the people of Iran can determine their own future.
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Support for Human Rights Advocacy: The Senate supports the calls of the Iranian people to bring human rights violators to justice.
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Recognition of Protester Courage: The resolution commends the courage of the Iranian people who continue to protest for their basic human rights despite harsh persecution.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Economic Hardship for Citizens: The text describes how extreme inflation and the record low value of the Iranian rial are causing economic strife for everyday Iranians.
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Violence and Loss of Life: The resolution notes that protestors and bystanders face deaths from extrajudicial killings, being shot with live ammunition, and other forms of violence used by security forces.
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Risk of Criminal Prosecution: The text indicates that individuals participating in protests or helping protesters may be considered an "enemy of God," which is a capital offense in Iran.
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Suppression of Communication: The Iranian regime has implemented near-total internet and cellular blackouts, which serves as a tool of repression against its people.
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Detention and Physical Abuse: The text mentions that people face risks of arbitrary detention, imprisonment, torture, forced disappearances, and sexual and gender-based violence.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Religious Freedom+5Improves Voting Access+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+5Good For Children+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+5
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Diplomatic Engagement+2
- 8/6/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/26/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2026
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 2/12/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/11/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S582)
- 24 Cosponsors added.
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