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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390)
What this bill does
This resolution, S.Res. 819, expresses the Senate's condemnation of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its human rights abuses. Specifically, it criticizes Iran's use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detentions and executions. The resolution also calls for an end to executions based on such charges and demands that all detainees be provided due process, access to legal counsel, and protection from mistreatment.
The resolution affects individuals in Iran who are targeted for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights, including dissidents, journalists, women, students, and religious minorities. It supports the Iranian people in their pursuit of freedom and human rights. The resolution also encourages the President and Secretary of State to continue holding Iranian officials accountable through measures like targeted sanctions.
S.Res. 819 was introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2026, by Senator Marsha Blackburn and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a Senate resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would express the Senate's sense or opinion but would not have the force of law.
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Timeline
30 Jul 2026
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390)
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 819 do?
- This resolution, S.Res. 819, expresses the Senate's condemnation of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for its human rights abuses. Specifically, it criticizes Iran's use of politically motivated espionage claims to justify arbitrary detentions and executions. The resolution also calls for an end to executions based on such charges and demands that all detainees be provided due process, access to legal counsel, and protection from mistreatment. The resolution affects individuals in Iran who are targeted for peacefully exercising their fundamental rights, including dissidents, journalists, women, students, and religious minorities. It supports the Iranian people in their pursuit of freedom and human rights. The resolution also encourages the President and Secretary of State to continue holding Iranian officials accountable through measures like targeted sanctions. S.Res. 819 was introduced in the Senate on July 30, 2026, by Senator Marsha Blackburn and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. As a Senate resolution, if passed by the Senate, it would express the Senate's sense or opinion but would not have the force of law.
- Has S.Res. 819 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 819. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 819?
- S.Res. 819 was sponsored by Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (R-TN), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 819?
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4390) (30 Jul 2026).
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