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

Introduced
Feb 24, 2026
Cosponsors
17
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 17, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires the US government to impose sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for human rights abuses and restricts American companies from providing Iran with technology that could be used to suppress internet freedom. Funds programs to support internet freedom and human rights in Iran.

Sponsored By

David McCormick
Republican · Pennsylvania · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 24, 2026
  3. Jun 17, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects Iranian officials and American companies, by imposing sanctions and restrictions on them, and also impacts the people of Iran, by funding programs aimed at promoting human rights and internet freedom in the country.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
12backers
  • Democratic6
  • Republican6
Cross-party cosponsors6 · 55%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (17)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations
IntroducedFeb 24, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 17, 2026
Latest ActionCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.