# 119-sres-819: A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions.

119-sres-819, A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN); status introduced (as of 2026-08-13).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-819
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its ongoing human rights abuses, including its use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detention and executions.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-07-30
- Sponsor: Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN)
- Cosponsors: 3
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-13

## Summary

**Condemns the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for widespread and systematic human rights abuses.** This resolution would demand due process, call for an end to politically motivated executions and coerced confessions, and voice support for Iranians seeking freedom and human rights. - Detainees and defendants: Demands Iran stop executions tied to vague national security charges and ensure all detainees fair trials, access to independent counsel, and protection from torture. - Activists and minorities: Urges the immediate release of people imprisoned solely for peacefully exercising freedoms of expression, religion, assembly, or association, including journalists, women, students, and religious minorities. - U.S. personnel and accountability: Highlights that militias backed by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard‑Quds Force (IRGC-QF) were linked to at least 603 U.S. military deaths during Operation Iraqi Freedom and cites a January 28, 2024 drone attack that killed 3 U.S. service members and wounded at least 47. It encourages continued targeted sanctions and international investigations. - Regional security and shipping: Flags Houthi attacks using Iranian-sourced missiles and drones that threaten freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden and urges measures to hold Iranian officials accountable.

## Cosponsors (3)

- Sen. Sheehy, Tim [R-MT] (R-MT), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. McCormick, David [R-PA] (R-PA), 2026-07-30T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME] (R-ME), 2026-08-05T00:00:00.000Z

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- 119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026
- 119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026
- 119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025
- 119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025
- 119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-sres-819 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/819)

## Related
- [119-s-4744: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4744)
- [119-s-3597: National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3597)
- [119-s-5025: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5025)
- [119-s-1241: Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1241)
- [119-s-237: Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-237)
- [119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4429)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-819 (as of 2026-08-13).