# 119-hres-1008: Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.

119-hres-1008, Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-1008
- Congress: 119
- Title: Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-16
- Sponsor: Rep. Ansari, Yassamin [D-AZ-3] (D-AZ)
- Cosponsors: 7
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Supports the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.** The resolution would condemn the Iranian regime's violent suppression and urge expanded internet access and international coordination to deter further lethal force. - Iranian protesters and civilians: It would commend their bravery, demand the release of political prisoners, and call for unhindered medical care for people wounded by security forces. - U.S. policymakers and allies: It would implore the United States to work with partners to consider and implement concrete measures that deter further deadly violence against protesters. - Information and communication access: It would urge immediate expansion of unrestricted internet access and civilian lines of communication across Iran so people can stay informed and connected.

## Cosponsors (7)

- Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5] (R-NC), 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4] (D-CT), 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bice, Stephanie I. [R-OK-5] (R-OK), 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL), 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15] (R-OH), 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2026-01-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9250: Great American Outdoors Act 250
- 119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025
- 119-hres-993: Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free and democratic Iran.
- 119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
- 119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act
- 119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act

## Sources
- [119-hres-1008 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/1008)

## Related
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- [119-hr-909: Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-909)
- [119-hres-993: Recognizing and expressing support for the Iranian people protesting for a free…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-993)
- [119-hr-1262: Mikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1262)
- [119-hr-842: Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage A…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-842)
- [119-hr-2102: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2102)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1008 (as of 2026-04-21).