VoterlyH.Con.Res. 7: Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.
118th Congress · Sponsored from New York · In committee
What this bill does
This concurrent resolution expresses support for the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children, and calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces. Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-01-09
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 64
- Latest action Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] introduced H.Con.Res. 7. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.Con.Res. 7? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Con.Res. 7 do?
This concurrent resolution expresses support for the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. The re…
Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 7?
Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24] (R) of New York is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Con.Res. 7?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Con.Res. 7 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.