HR7622Referred to Committee

Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-20
Introduced
63
Cosponsors
HR
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Michael Lawler
Michael Lawler
Republican · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 92.5% (544 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (63)

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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-20

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would impose sanctions and other penalties on Iranian government officials and entities responsible for human rights abuses and internet censorship, while also supporting tools and programs that help Iranian citizens access unrestricted internet and information. The legislation aims to hold Iran accountable for suppressing political freedoms and controlling what its citizens can see online, affecting both Iranian officials and companies that help enforce these restrictions. It would likely provide funding and resources to help Iranians bypass government censorship and document violations of basic rights.

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