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

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 3900 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3900 To promote human rights, internet freedom and accountability in Iran, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 24, 2026 Mr. McCormick (for himself and Ms. Rosen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To promote human rights, internet freedom and accountability in Iran, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. FINDINGS; STATEMENT OF POLICY. (a) Findings.--Congress makes the following findings: (1) For nearly five decades, the people of Iran have endured brutal repression under the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, a regime that denies basic human rights, silences dissidents, and responds to peaceful protest with violence. (2) The people of Iran have repeatedly and courageously taken to the streets to demand economic opportunity, human rights, dignity, and freedom. (3) During the 2026 protests, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran responded with brutality by reportedly killing tens of thousands of people and wounding thousands more, arresting tens of thousands, and restricting internet access and telephone lines. (4) The people of Iran are protesting the Iranian regime's economic mismanagement, corruption, internal suppression, and unjust executions. (5) Access to free expression, open information, and uncensored communication are fundamental human rights and critical to the survival of the Iranian protestors. (6) Thanks in part t