{"id":62723,"date":"2024-07-25T03:45:34","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T01:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/?p=62723"},"modified":"2024-07-27T08:16:05","modified_gmt":"2024-07-27T06:16:05","slug":"bipartisan-u-s-congressional-meeting-honors-rep-sheila-jackson-lee-and-announces-majority-support-for-iranian-resistance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/supports\/2024\/07\/bipartisan-u-s-congressional-meeting-honors-rep-sheila-jackson-lee-and-announces-majority-support-for-iranian-resistance\/62723\/","title":{"rendered":"Bipartisan U.S. Congressional Meeting Honors Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and Announces Majority Support for Iranian Resistance"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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On July 23, 2024, leading bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives held a policy briefing on Capitol Hill to announce the House Majority support for the Iranian Resistance.<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>In addition, at the event, leading bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives and members of the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC) honored the legacy of the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">At an <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrgIAC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@OrgIAC<\/a> briefing on Capitol Hill this morning, and they have a beautiful memorial set up for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JacksonLeeTX18?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@JacksonLeeTX18<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0siGQpJr3Z\">pic.twitter.com\/0siGQpJr3Z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Misty Severi (@MistySeveri) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MistySeveri\/status\/1815768422828888244?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/message-house-of-representatives-in-presenting-resolution-1148\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">her address<\/a> to the conference, Mrs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/biography\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryam Rajavi<\/a>, President-elect of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (<a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/national-council-of-resistance-of-iran\/\" rel=\"\">NCRI<\/a>), emphasized the regime\u2019s irreformable nature. She stated, \u201cThis regime is irreformable, and no one within the regime has the will or capability to reform it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. Rajavi praised the bipartisan initiative of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/house-resolution\/1148\/cosponsors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">House Resolution 1148<\/a>, calling it a valuable model against the mullahs\u2019 regime, known for its brutal execution of 30,000 political prisoners in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/1988-massacre-of-political-prisoners-in-iran\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1988<\/a>. She also honored the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee for her unwavering support of the Iranian Resistance, stating, \u201cHer name and memory will forever remain in the hearts of freedom-loving people worldwide.\u201d Rajavi underscored the importance of recognizing the struggle of the Iranian people and supporting the NCRI\u2019s vision for a democratic, non-nuclear republic.<\/p>\n<p>Mrs. <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/maryam-rajavi\/\" rel=\"\">Maryam Rajavi<\/a> outlined three fundamental steps essential for a correct policy to confront the Iranian regime:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Recognizing the struggle of the Iranian people to overthrow the regime and the right of Iranian youth to defend themselves against the Revolutionary Guards.<\/li>\n<li>Activating the snapback mechanism under Security Council Resolution 2231 to restore international sanctions on Iran.<\/li>\n<li>Placing the Iranian regime under Chapter 7 of the United Nations Charter as a serious threat to global peace and security.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe title=\"Maryam Rajavi on Empowering the Iranian People: Key Highlights from Resolution 1148- 23 July 2024\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xfGGuwkjhG0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Congressman Randy Weber, the initiator of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.congress.gov\/bill\/118th-congress\/house-resolution\/1148\/cosponsors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">House Resolution 1148<\/a>, passionately condemned the Iranian regime\u2019s hypocrisy and brutality. He celebrated the bipartisan support for H.Res 1148 and endorsed Maryam Rajavi\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maryam-rajavi.com\/en\/viewpoints\/tomorrow-s-iran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ten-Point Plan<\/a>. Weber criticized the regime\u2019s oppressive actions and called for the international community to hold the regime accountable. He urged, \u201cWe must support the Iranian people in their quest for a free and democratic Iran and hold the regime accountable for its egregious hypocrisy and violations.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Rep. Randy Weber Speaks at OIAC's House Briefing - Discussing Iran Policy - full speech\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a_d4H6cxjpQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Congressman Brad Sherman from California remembered his colleague Sheila Jackson Lee and criticized the Iranian regime for its brutality. He highlighted the regime\u2019s intensified repression since the murder of <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/human-rights\/2022\/09\/the-brutal-murder-of-mahsa-amini-by-khameneis-criminal-agents-has-created-a-wave-of-anger-and-hatred-throughout-iran\/37206\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mahsa Amini<\/a> and called for continued international pressure. Sherman emphasized the importance of House Resolution 1148, supporting the Iranian Resistance\u2019s Ten-Point Plan, and condemned the regime\u2019s terrorism and internal repression. He stated, \u201cIf you want to know a man, know him by his enemies. The Iranian regime\u2019s relentless efforts to eliminate the <a href=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/peoples-mojahedin-pmoi-mek-iran\/\" rel=\"\">MEK<\/a>, even violating international law to do so, testify to the effectiveness of the <a href=\"https:\/\/english.mojahedin.org\/about-iranian-opposition-pmoi-mek\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEK<\/a>\u2019s advocacy against this regime.\u201d Sherman praised the MEK\u2019s dedication to organizing Iranian dissidents worldwide and working towards a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear Iran.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Congressman <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BradSherman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BradSherman<\/a> speaks on the importance of focusing on the Iranian people who had been tortured and murdered by Raisi \u2013 rather than \u201chonoring\u201d the late Iranian president. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MaximumPressureAct?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MaximumPressureAct<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIran?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeIran<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/6YcFqYqw6o\">pic.twitter.com\/6YcFqYqw6o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 OIAC: Organization of Iranian American Communities (@OrgIAC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrgIAC\/status\/1815793392552656956?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Representative Tom McClintock highlighted the urgency of supporting the Iranian people\u2019s struggle through House Resolution 1148. He warned of the regime\u2019s nuclear ambitions and its threat to global peace. McClintock called for continued sanctions and support for the Iranian Resistance\u2019s Ten-Point Plan, emphasizing the need for a united front against the regime\u2019s oppression. He declared, \u201cThe fight of the Iranian people is our fight, and I\u2019m convinced that the only alternative to a costly and bloody conflict is the collapse and overthrow of that regime from within.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Rep. Tom McClintock Speaks at OIAC's House Briefing - Discussing Iran Policy - full speech\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kI1sSqBb4J0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Congresswoman Judy Chu expressed her deep respect for the late Sheila Jackson Lee and emphasized her dedication to human rights and democracy in Iran. Chu stated, \u201cSheila Jackson Lee was an incredible champion for human rights and democracy in Iran and all over the world. She made sure that members of Congress really understood the level of oppression that the Iranian people experienced, from the 1988 massacre to the protests following Mahsa Amini\u2019s killing.\u201d She pledged to continue advocating for the Iranian people and supporting the Iranian Resistance\u2019s fight for freedom.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Rep. Judy Chu Speaks at OIAC's House Briefing on Iran Policy - Honors the late Sheila Jackson Lee\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jh0VErDgaqs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Representative Gabe Amo, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, praised the organizers and highlighted the bipartisan initiative to support the Iranian people against the oppressive regime. \u201cI am proud to join my colleagues in cosponsoring Representative Weber\u2019s resolution condemning the Iranian regime,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Amo called for using every diplomatic tool to support the Iranian people\u2019s fight for a peaceful and democratic Iran. He expressed gratitude for the ongoing efforts to ensure the Iranian people achieve their aspirations and enjoy freedom. \u201cWe must do all we can to condemn the Iranian regime and prevent them from spreading continued chaos and destruction,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Rep <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/gabeamo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@gabeamo<\/a> shows his support for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TXRandy14?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TXRandy14<\/a>\u2019s HR:1148 and condemns the Iranian regime\u2019s tactics to maintain power. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MaximumPressure?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MaximumPressure<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MaximumPressureAct?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MaximumPressureAct<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HR1148?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HR1148<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9RRLmDeWGz\">pic.twitter.com\/9RRLmDeWGz<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 OIAC: Organization of Iranian American Communities (@OrgIAC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrgIAC\/status\/1815790741500657760?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Congresswoman Val Hoyle honored Sheila Jackson Lee\u2019s legacy and emphasized the importance of supporting the Iranian people\u2019s right to freedom. She condemned the regime\u2019s repression and sponsorship of terrorism and pledged continued support for the Iranian Resistance. Hoyle affirmed, \u201cIt is imperative for the safety and security of our world that we ensure that the voices of the Iranian people are heard, that religious fundamentalism is not allowed to be pursued, that we keep the security of the world in mind in everything we do, and that we ensure that Iran does not get a hold of a nuclear bomb because we know they will use it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Concluding her speech, Rep. Hoyle expressed bipartisan support for the Iranian Resistance and committed to standing with the Iranian people in their fight for democracy. \u201cKnow that in a bipartisan way, the people in the US Congress support you, appreciate you, and understand the great risk that you\u2019re taking every day to step up,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Rep. Val Hoyle Speaks at OIAC's House Briefing - Discussing Iran Policy - full speech\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AE_BDWMPq7Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Representative Glenn Grothman emphasized the need to hold the Iranian regime accountable and maintain international pressure. He highlighted the importance of House Resolution 1148, which calls for sanctions and supports Maryam Rajavi\u2019s Ten-Point Plan.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Grothman added, \u201cWe condemn the executions of as many as 30,000 political prisoners during the <a href=\"https:\/\/iran1988.org\/1988-massacre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1988 massacre<\/a>, which were carried out under the fatwa by then-Supreme Leader Ruhollah Khomeini to speedily kill all political prisoners who remained loyal to the main movement in the Iranian Resistance, MEK, with subsequent death commissions established on July 19, 1988, with the express purpose of carrying out a fatwa.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RepGrothman?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@RepGrothman<\/a> highlights the responsibility of the international community in its response to Iran, and how the United States can act as a blueprint to what is possible in the Iranian people\u2019s fight for freedom. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/HR1148?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#HR1148<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/MaximumPressureAct?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#MaximumPressureAct<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/FreeIran?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#FreeIran<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mok3rogqHw\">pic.twitter.com\/mok3rogqHw<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 OIAC: Organization of Iranian American Communities (@OrgIAC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/OrgIAC\/status\/1815795402932641955?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Representative Danny Davis honored the memory of Sheila Jackson Lee, highlighting their close collaboration on various issues. Davis stated, \u201cSheila was the most energetic person I\u2019ve ever known.\u201d Reflecting on their work together, Davis noted, \u201cEvery time the congressional Black Caucus lined up, I always lined up right behind Sheila. She was everywhere, wrote and led many letters, and spoke on almost any issue that came up.\u201d He praised the Iranian American community for their pursuit of freedom and democracy.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-62740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Confrence-at-the-US-Congress.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"719\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';this.srcset='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Confrence-at-the-US-Congress.jpg 700w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Confrence-at-the-US-Congress-292x300.jpg 292w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-62742 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bipartisan-U.S.-Congressional-Meeting.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" onerror=\"this.src='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';this.srcset='https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/themes\/hello-elementor\/images\/broken-image-placeholder.gif';\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bipartisan-U.S.-Congressional-Meeting.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bipartisan-U.S.-Congressional-Meeting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/iranfreedom.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Bipartisan-U.S.-Congressional-Meeting-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On July 23, 2024, leading bipartisan members of the U.S. House of Representatives held a policy briefing on Capitol Hill to announce the House Majority support for the Iranian Resistance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":62727,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"pgc_sgb_lightbox_settings":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18,867,1,32],"tags":[554,52,2093,2013],"class_list":["post-62723","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-supports","category-iranian-resistance","category-news","category-videos","tag-international-support","tag-iranian-resistance","tag-us-bipartisan-congressional-meeting","tag-us-h-res-1148"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n<title>Bipartisan U.S. Congressional Meeting Honors Rep. 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