U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SB3900: Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
Status: In committee, July 27, 2026
A bill to promote human rights, internet freedom and accountability in Iran, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
To promote human rights, internet freedom and accountability in Iran, and for other purposes.
From the introduced text, July 27, 2026:
A BILL To promote human rights, internet freedom and accountability in Iran, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 . SECTION 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 to United States-funded efforts to support human rights and open internet access, the Iranian people are consistently found to be one of the most pro-American …
Sponsors
- McCormick, David (R, SD-PA) · primary sponsor
- Rosen, Jacky (D)
- Curtis, John (R)
- Gillibrand, Kirsten (D)
- Banks, Jim (R)
- Schiff, Adam B. (D)
- Collins, Susan (R)
- Klobuchar, Amy (D)
- Capito, Shelley (R)
- Booker, Cory (D)
- Sullivan, Dan (R)
- Fetterman, John (D)
Latest actions
- : Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504.
- : Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- : Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- : Introduced in House
- : Introduced in Senate
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Subjects: Data collection, sharing, protection, Human rights, Computers and information technology, Performance measurement, Freedom of information, Computer security and identity theft, Iran, Middle East
Common questions
- What is SB3900?
- SB3900 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026.
- What does SB3900 do?
- In its own words: To promote human rights, internet freedom and accountability in Iran, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of SB3900?
- In committee as of July 27, 2026. Latest action: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 504. (July 27, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB3900?
- McCormick, David (R, SD-PA), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SB3900?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3900
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