JOIN #IRAN VIRTUAL EVENT, Wednesday, June 17, 2020, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT 220 MC from 41 states & 12 Cmte. to Unveil H.Res. 374 to offer Solution for a #FreeIran2020 SPEAKERS: Members of Congress @AP @RadioFarda_@WashTimes@FoxNews @OANN @dcexaminer https://t.co/5jTnR2NiQy pic.twitter.com/S9oTOFIcha
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 16, 2020
Congressman Brad Sherman (D-CA) speaks at @OrgIAC virtual event on #Iran, announcing the support by 221 Members of Congress for a #FreeIran@SecPompeo @USAdarFarsi @HouseForeign @CaliSDI https://t.co/EUwjgHwNcZ pic.twitter.com/NfQirpKqYK
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 18, 2020
'The world is watching': Lawmakers tout bipartisan resolution condemning Iran https://t.co/xeWlE5xkXY
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) June 18, 2020
Congressman @RepJoeWilson (R-SC):
You have sacrifice your family and friends for freedom in #Iran. You are inspiration for us.
We support you@SecPompeo @statedeptspox @USAdarFarsi https://t.co/9Ccxi1OnoH— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 18, 2020
Majority of House members back resolution supporting Iranian opposition, condemning regime's terror https://t.co/sUsn7yR3Sy #FoxNews
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 18, 2020
Thanks Congressman @RepMcClintock. Your resolution, with 221 bi-partisan Members of Congress' support, is a clear road map for a #FreeIran2020 by Iranians. @Maryam_Rajavi https://t.co/TCdNAV8AhQ
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
Thanks Congresswoman @DebbieLesko for your great message to our Virtual event on #Iran, and your call for a #FreeIran@POTUS @SecPompeo @USAdarFarsi pic.twitter.com/S6fviqSYzF
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
Facing such major crises, Khamenei and Rouhani tried to use the #coronavirus to overshadow the public’s outrage, as well as their regional and international failures. #FreeIran2020https://t.co/MBP3LnpTXs pic.twitter.com/7Jusxg3Dbz
— Maryam Rajavi (@Maryam_Rajavi) June 17, 2020
Congressman @RepLeeZeldin
.@OrgIAC #LIVE: PRESS BRIEFING – Bipartisan House Majority Unveils Comprehensive Resoluti… https://t.co/PMGIiL1XRV
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
Congressman @RepDannyDavis I support HRES 374 because it has a 10 point plan and it’s aspiration to fight for #FreeIran https://t.co/1KtxoM2du4
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
Congressman @timbruchett
.@OrgIAC #LIVE: PRESS BRIEFING – Bipartisan House Majority Unveils Comprehensive Resolut… https://t.co/9LmXLAWXK9— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
.@OrgIAC #LIVE: PRESS BRIEFING – Bipartisan House Majority Unveils Comprehensive Resolut… https://t.co/cOxeuHFO00
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
.@RepTimBurchett I stand in full support of the folks that have had to leave #Iran and I will in no shape, form or fashion support a regime that is in power now. #FreeIran2020 pic.twitter.com/1KYcrz2AUv
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
Congressman @RepRaulRuizMD We stand with you till Iran is Free@USAdarFarsi #IranProtests #IStandWithMaryamRajavi @StateDept
.@OrgIAC #LIVE: PRESS BRIEFING – Bipartisan House Majority Unveils Comprehensive Resolut… https://t.co/dUkvrxfpjC— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
Congressman @RepDonBacon I support HRes374 American stands with Iranian people for their fight for Freedom@OrgIAC #LIVE: PRESS BRIEFING – Bipartisan House Majority Unveils Comprehensive Resolu… https://t.co/kalpQAMivf
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
Rep. Crenshaw: As a Houstonian, I am proud to say that our city has approximately 70,000 residents of Iranian descent. They’re business owners, doctors, professors, professors, scientists, pilots,… many of whom I have come to know personally. @RepDanCrenshaw #FreeIran2020 pic.twitter.com/jVDJmJW8GU
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/OrgIAC/status/1273319604727709697?s=20
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
.@RepAngieCraig:"The Iranian people &America both stand for freedom, democracy, pluralism, gender equality, free and fair elections and a market economy. We both have a history of disavowing any repression and terrorism. It’s my honor to support you. #FreeIran2020 pic.twitter.com/rP7SacfTRy
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
Congressman @RepScottPeters I push for secular non-nuclear Iranhttps://t.co/rJL73n6qxQ
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
.@RepWesterman:"It's an honor for me to stand beside those in #Iran who are fighting against the injustice against the regime there and protesting peacefully. And it was my honor to be a co-sponsor of H.Res. 374. Please know that my support is with you” #FreeIran2020 pic.twitter.com/wJhZNGNrnb
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
H.Res.374
This resolution condemns Iranian state-sponsored terrorist attacks against U.S. citizens & officials & Iranian dissidents and expresses support for the people of Iran who are engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against the Iranian regime. @USAdarFarsi@VOAIran https://t.co/JbXrDF8yUk— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/OrgIAC/status/1273304611311345667?s=20
.@BradSherman addressing virtual gathering on HRes374: Now more than ever, we stand with Iranian people for a non-nuclear, secular and democratic Iran.
Iran’s violent crackdown on peaceful protesters and terror acts abroad must be addressed.#FreeIran2020 #IranProtests pic.twitter.com/NFGMGWiAlt— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
We must work hard to Free Iran. Prosperous non-nuclear Iran says @BradSherman @VOAIran @CNN @cnni @ReutersIran
.@OrgIAC #LIVE: PRESS BRIEFING – Bipartisan House Majority Unveils Comprehensive Resoluti… https://t.co/A7hnxwswVX
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
HRES 374 call on nations to prevent the malign activities of the Iranian regime’s diplomatic missions, with the goal of closing them down, including the Iranian embassy in Albania; @VOAIran @USAdarFarsi @IranIntl https://t.co/5tWvkEHnos
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
https://twitter.com/OrgIAC/status/1273311062159392769?s=20
At this point congressman Goodenhttps://t.co/9AFuvRC4w7
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
.@JacksonLeeTX18:
We're standing with those who are peacefully protesting We’re standing with those who are not denying the importance of freedom
We're against, & stand against the promotion of terrorism by the regime in #Iran
We want democracy &freedom. We’re standing with You pic.twitter.com/LeXLsqJkHE— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
.@JacksonLeeTX18: "I am here supporting you freedom-loving people & H.Res.374 that condemns terrorism in Iran &says to the people who want democracy, we are standing with you. We are against the regime that promotes terrorism and terrorizes its people” #FreeIran2020 #IranProtests pic.twitter.com/qHcJIcnaXK
— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 17, 2020
Congressman @RepJoeWilson (R-SC):
You have sacrifice your family and friends for freedom in #Iran. You are inspiration for us.
We support you@SecPompeo @statedeptspox @USAdarFarsi https://t.co/9Ccxi1OnoH— Organization of Iranian American Communities-OIAC (@OrgIAC) June 18, 2020
On June 17, a Congressional briefing will unveil a comprehensive resolution in response to threats from Iran’s regime, and for the first time offer an effective and meaningful solution for a free Iran.
The initiative enjoys the support of a bipartisan House majority, among them key members of the House committees of Foreign Affairs, Armed Services, Homeland Security, and Select Committee on Intelligence.
Several Members of Congress are scheduled to speak at the event.
Video Conference
Wednesday, June 17, 2020
1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT
Accredited journalists shall contact media@oiac.org to register
The bipartisan congressional briefing, facilitated by the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC), will focus on Iran’s threat, US policy, and more specific measures to elevate the support for Iranian people and their call for a free Iran.
Cosponsors by U.S. State or Territory
· Texas [26]
· California [23]
· Florida [14]
· Georgia [13]
· Ohio [11]
· Pennsylvania [10]
· New York [8]
· Tennessee [8]
· North Carolina [7]
· Arizona [6]
· Indiana [6]
· Minnesota [6]
· South Carolina [6]
· Illinois [5]
· Michigan [5]
· Missouri [5]
· Alabama [4]
· Arkansas [4]
· Kentucky [4]
· Virginia [4]
· Colorado [3]
· Connecticut [3]
· Kansas [3]
· Mississippi [3]
· Oklahoma [3]
· Utah [3]
· West Virginia [3]
· Wisconsin [3]
· Idaho [2]
· Louisiana [2]
· Nebraska [2]
· New Jersey [2]
· Washington [2]
· Alaska [1]
· District of Columbia [1]
· Iowa [1]
· Maryland [1]
· Montana [1]
· Nevada [1]
· New Hampshire [1]
· North Dakota [1]
· Puerto Rico [1]
· Wyoming
https://oiac.org/H.Res374-116th.Congress/co-sponsors-by-committee/
4-H.Res 374 Media resources
https://oiac.org/house-majority-to-unveil-comprehensive-resolution-to-counter-irans-regime-offer-solution-for-a-free-iran/
