A resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to determine their future, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes.

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Congressional Summary of SRES 539

This resolution (1) expresses the Senate's support for the rights of the people of Iran to peacefully assemble and engage in legitimate protest; (2) condemns the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, repression of peaceful protests, and actions related to the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752; and (3) calls on domestic and foreign governments, institutions, and other stakeholders to support the ability of Iranians to live in a free and open society.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 539

Bill SRES 539 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill SRES 539 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 11, 2020. Bill SRES 539's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1705-1706) as of March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 539

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 539

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Aviation and airports

- Europe

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Human rights

- International organizations and cooperation

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Iran

- Middle East

- News media and reporting

- Protest and dissent

- Rule of law and government transparency

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

- Ukraine

- United Nations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 539

A resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to determine their future, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes.