A resolution condemning attacks by Iranian military proxies on the armed forces of the United States in Iraq and Syria and emphasizing the urgency of responding to and deterring such attacks.

12/29/2023, 5:15 PM

This resolution condemns attacks by Iran-backed militia groups on members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq and Syria and condemns Iranian support for such attacks. The resolution calls on the Biden Administration to increase pressure on Iran to (1) stop such attacks, and (2) cease support for militia groups that target U.S. military forces in Iraq and Syria.

Bill 118 sres 515 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns attacks carried out by Iranian military proxies on the armed forces of the United States in Iraq and Syria. The resolution emphasizes the importance of responding to and deterring such attacks in order to protect American military personnel and interests in the region.

The resolution highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria, who have been responsible for numerous attacks on US forces in recent years. It calls on the US government to take decisive action to prevent further attacks and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.

Additionally, the resolution stresses the need for increased cooperation with regional partners to address the threat posed by Iranian proxies and to ensure the safety and security of American personnel in the region. It also calls for continued support for diplomatic efforts to address Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East. Overall, Bill 118 sres 515 underscores the importance of addressing the threat posed by Iranian military proxies in Iraq and Syria and emphasizes the urgency of responding to and deterring attacks on US forces in the region.
Congress
118

Number
SRES - 515

Introduced on
2023-12-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns attacks by Iran-backed militia groups on members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq and Syria and condemns Iranian support for such attacks. The resolution calls on the Biden Administration to increase pressure on Iran to (1) stop such attacks, and (2) cease support for militia groups that target U.S. military forces in Iraq and Syria.

Bill 118 sres 515 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns attacks carried out by Iranian military proxies on the armed forces of the United States in Iraq and Syria. The resolution emphasizes the importance of responding to and deterring such attacks in order to protect American military personnel and interests in the region.

The resolution highlights the ongoing threat posed by Iranian-backed militias in Iraq and Syria, who have been responsible for numerous attacks on US forces in recent years. It calls on the US government to take decisive action to prevent further attacks and hold those responsible accountable for their actions.

Additionally, the resolution stresses the need for increased cooperation with regional partners to address the threat posed by Iranian proxies and to ensure the safety and security of American personnel in the region. It also calls for continued support for diplomatic efforts to address Iran's destabilizing activities in the Middle East. Overall, Bill 118 sres 515 underscores the importance of addressing the threat posed by Iranian military proxies in Iraq and Syria and emphasizes the urgency of responding to and deterring attacks on US forces in the region.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution condemning attacks by Iranian military proxies on the armed forces of the United States in Iraq and Syria and emphasizing the urgency of responding to and deterring such attacks.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/22/2024

This resolution condemns attacks by Iran-backed militia groups on members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq and Syria and condemns Iranian support for such attacks. The resolution calls on the Biden Administration to increase pressure on Iran to (1...


Latest Action12/19/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6058-6059)