H.R.589 — MAHSA Act
House Roll Call
H.R.589
| Bill | H.R.589 — MAHSA Act |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 410 / Nay 3 / Present 0 / Not Voting 20 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 209 | 1 | 0 | 11 |
| D | 201 | 2 | 0 | 9 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Bill Analysis
The MAHSA Act (HR 589) is a legislative proposal introduced in the 118th Congress aimed at supporting the Iranian people in their pursuit of human rights and democratic governance. The bill is named in honor of Mahsa Amini, whose death in police custody in Iran sparked widespread protests against the Iranian government.
Key Provisions: The MAHSA Act seeks to impose targeted sanctions on Iranian officials and entities responsible for human rights abuses, particularly those involved in the violent suppression of protests. It also aims to enhance support for civil society organizations and independent media within Iran, promoting the dissemination of information and fostering democratic engagement among the Iranian populace.
Funding and Authorities: The bill authorizes the allocation of resources to the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to facilitate programs that support human rights defenders and promote democratic values in Iran. It emphasizes the need for the U.S. government to work with international partners to amplify these efforts.
Programs and Agencies Affected: The primary agencies involved include the Department of State and USAID, which will oversee the implementation of programs aimed at strengthening civil society and supporting human rights initiatives. The bill also calls for the establishment of a framework to monitor and report on human rights conditions in Iran.
Beneficiaries and Regulation: The Iranian populace, particularly activists, journalists, and civil society organizations, stands to benefit from the provisions of the MAHSA Act. Conversely, the bill seeks to regulate and hold accountable Iranian officials and entities implicated in human rights violations.
Key Timelines: As of its latest action, the bill has been referred to the Subcommittee on Trade, where it will undergo further review and discussion. The timeline for potential passage remains uncertain, pending committee deliberations and broader legislative priorities.
Overall, the MAHSA Act represents a strategic effort by the U.S. Congress to support the Iranian people’s aspirations for freedom and justice while holding violators accountable.
Yea (410)
C
Colin Allred
K
Kelly Armstrong
D
Dan Bishop
E
Earl Blumenauer
J
Jamaal Bowman
K
Ken Buck
L
Larry Bucshon
M
Michael Burgess
K
Ken Calvert
Y
Yadira Caraveo
T
Tony Cárdenas
J
Jerry Carl
M
Matt Cartwright
L
Lori Chavez-DeRemer
G
Gerald Connolly
J
Jason Crow
A
Anthony D'Esposito
L
Lloyd Doggett
J
John Duarte
J
Jeff Duncan
A
Anna Eshoo
A
A. Ferguson
S
Scott Franklin
M
Matt Gaetz
M
Mike Gallagher
R
Ruben Gallego
J
John Garamendi
M
Mike Garcia
B
Bob Good
K
Kay Granger
G
Garret Graves
M
Mark Green
R
Raúl Grijalva
J
Jeff Jackson
B
Bill Johnson
D
Daniel Kildee
D
Derek Kilmer
A
Ann Kuster
D
Doug Lamborn
J
Jake LaTurner
B
Barbara Lee
D
Debbie Lesko
B
Blaine Luetkemeyer
K
Kathy Manning
L
Lisa McClain
P
Patrick McHenry
M
Marcus Molinaro
A
Alexander Mooney
G
Grace Napolitano
W
Wiley Nickel
B
Bill Pascrell
D
Donald Payne
M
Mary Peltola
G
Greg Pence
D
Dean Phillips
K
Katie Porter
C
Cathy Rodgers
M
Matthew Rosendale
C
C. Ruppersberger
J
John Rutherford
G
George Santos
J
John Sarbanes
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
A
Abigail Spanberger
M
Michelle Steel
C
Chris Stewart
E
Eric Swalwell
R
Rashida Tlaib
D
David Trone
N
Nydia Velázquez
M
Michael Waltz
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
B
Brad Wenstrup
J
Jennifer Wexton
S
Susan Wild
Nay (3)
Not Voting (20)
B
Brian Higgins
S
Sheila Jackson Lee
L
Lucy McBath
B
Bill Posey
B
Brandon Williams