H.Res. 559 explained · 118th Congress · Not enacted (118th Congress ended)
Declaring it is the policy of the United States that a nuclear Islamic Republic of Iran is not acceptable.
Cosponsors: 38 (11 D, 27 R) · per Congress.gov, 2026-10-12
Introduced: 2023-06-27
Latest action (2023-11-01): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What H.Res. 559 does, in plain terms
This resolution declares that it is the policy of the United States (1) to use all means necessary to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, and (2) to support the freedom of action of partners and allies to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Official summary by the Congressional Research Service, via Congress.gov.
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