H.Res.1099 — Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.
House Roll Call
H.Res.1099
| Bill | H.Res.1099 — Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism. |
|---|---|
| Vote question | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree |
| Vote type | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay |
| Result | Passed |
| Totals | Yea 372 / Nay 53 / Present 2 / Not Voting 5 |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R | 215 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| D | 157 | 53 | 2 | 2 |
| I | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Research Brief
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Bill Analysis
H.Res. 1099 is a nonbinding House resolution that restates and updates congressional findings that the Islamic Republic of Iran is the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism and a primary destabilizing actor in the Middle East and beyond. As a simple House resolution, it does not create new law, funding, or regulatory authority, and it applies only to the House of Representatives (no Senate action or presidential signature required).
Substantively, the resolution:
- Reaffirms that Iran is the largest state sponsor of terrorism, citing its support for U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations and proxy militias, including Hezbollah, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and various Iraqi and Yemeni groups.
- Highlights Iran’s role in attacks on U.S. personnel, partners, and interests, including through the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps–Qods Force (IRGC-QF), and notes existing U.S. terrorism, human rights, and nonproliferation sanctions on Iran and its affiliates.
- Emphasizes Iran’s provision of weapons, training, and financing to proxies that target Israel, Gulf partners, and international shipping, and its use of drones and missiles in regional conflicts.
- Condemns Iran’s malign activities, including hostage-taking, assassination plots, and support for terrorism in Europe, Latin America, and elsewhere.
The resolution expresses the sense of the House that:
- U.S. policy should continue to recognize Iran as the leading state sponsor of terrorism.
- Existing sanctions and counterterrorism measures targeting Iran and its proxies are necessary and should be robustly enforced.
- U.S. partners and allies should cooperate to constrain Iran’s terrorist networks and financial channels.
Affected entities include U.S. foreign policy and national security agencies (State, Treasury, Defense, Intelligence Community) in terms of political guidance and congressional expectations, but the measure itself does not mandate specific actions or appropriations. Beneficiaries are primarily U.S. and allied policymakers seeking a clear congressional record of Iran’s designation and behavior; Iran’s government and affiliated organizations are the subject of condemnation and scrutiny. The resolution takes effect upon House adoption; there are no implementation deadlines or phased timelines.
Yea (372)
K
Ken Calvert
J
Jason Crow
S
Scott Franklin
J
John Mannion
L
Lucy McBath
L
Lisa McClain
J
John Rutherford
D
David Schweikert
P
Pete Sessions
E
Eric Swalwell
D
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Nay (53)
L
Lloyd Doggett
C
Christian Menefee
R
Rashida Tlaib
N
Nydia Velázquez
Present (2)
J
John Garamendi
