Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, aims to promote human rights, internet freedom, and accountability in Iran. It directs the U.S. government to recognize the Iranian people’s right to self-determination, expand unrestricted internet access, support human rights programs, and enforce sanctions against those violating human rights. The bill also establishes mechanisms for coordinating efforts, updating strategies, and providing cybersecurity training to Iranian civil society and journalists.
Key provisions
- Recognizes the Iranian people’s right to freely determine their country’s leadership.
- Expands unrestricted internet access and communication across Iran.
- Supports internationally recognized human rights programs and Iranian civil society.
- Enforces sanctions against individuals and entities violating human rights.
- Updates the U.S. strategy for internet freedom in Iran.
- Establishes a joint working group to develop technologies countering internet shutdowns.
- Provides cybersecurity training and tools to Iranian journalists and human rights defenders.
- Requires the President to identify individuals supporting human rights violations and impose sanctions.
Who is affected
- The Iranian people
- Iranian journalists and media outlets
- Iranian civil society organizations
- The U.S. government
- Individuals and entities violating human rights in Iran
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