SENATE FOREIGN RELATIONS COMMITTEE ADVANCES MCCORMICK LEGISLATION TO EXPAND INTERNET FREEDOM FOR IRANIANS

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Dave McCormick issued the following press release:

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today advanced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 (https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-rosen-introduce-legislation-to-expand-internet-access-for-iranian-civilians-and-combat-irans-human-rights-abuses/), clearing the way for a full Senate vote. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) with Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and sixteen other senators, would expand internet access for Iranian civilians during regime blackouts, support independent broadcasting and human rights programming, and strengthen cybersecurity tools for Iranian...