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HJM 4017
In CommitteeHouse
Iranian people
Supporting the Iranian people’s pursuit of democracy and accountable governance.
- Introduced (completed)
- 2Committee (current stage)
- 3Floor Vote (not started)
- 4Opposite Chamber (not started)
- 5Governor (not started)
- 6Signed (not started)
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Introduced: February 22, 2026
Last Action: February 23, 2026
Status: H State Govt & T
AI Analysis
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This joint memorial expresses Washington State's support for the Iranian people’s right to freedom, democracy, and human dignity, and urges the U.S. federal government to adopt policies that protect Iranian civilians, support democratic movements, and avoid military escalation. It specifically calls for diplomatic and humanitarian strategies over military action, targeted accountability for human rights abusers, and protections for Iranian asylum seekers and diaspora communities.
- Calls on the U.S. federal government to refrain from military intervention in Iran and instead prioritize diplomatic, humanitarian, and human rights-centered approaches.
- Urges the U.S. to expand international support for Iranian civil society and democratic movements, including the 'Woman, Life, Freedom' movement.
- Requests increased material and technical support for internet and communications access in Iran to help citizens organize and communicate freely.
- Advocates for targeted sanctions against individuals and entities responsible for serious human rights violations, while minimizing harm to ordinary Iranians.
- Calls for an end to deportations to Iran and protection for Iranian nationals in the U.S. from forced return to dangerous conditions.
- Asks the U.S. to lift restrictions on asylum and humanitarian protections for Iranian nationals seeking refuge in the United States.
- Affirms that the future of Iran must be decided by the Iranian people through a free, fair, and internationally supported democratic process.
Who is affected
- Iranian Americans and Iranian diaspora in Washington state — Iranian Americans and members of the Iranian diaspora in Washington state may benefit from increased protections, advocacy, and policy considerations that address family separation, travel barriers, and safety concerns.
- Iranian nationals in the U.S. or seeking asylum — Iranian nationals currently in the U.S. or seeking asylum may gain protections from deportation and improved access to humanitarian relief and legal pathways to safety.
- U.S. federal government (especially Department of State and Department of Justice) — U.S. foreign policy may shift toward increased diplomatic and humanitarian support for Iran, with adjustments to sanctions and military posture.
- International human rights and humanitarian organizations — International partners and organizations may be encouraged to coordinate with the U.S. on human rights monitoring, internet access support, and accountability efforts in Iran.
Model: Intel/Qwen3-Coder-Next-int4-AutoRoundGenerated: Mar 19, 2026, 8:19 PM
Sponsors
- Representative Farivar(Democrat)District 46Primary
- Representative Donaghy(Democrat)District 44Secondary
- Representative Bernbaum(Democrat)District 24Secondary
- Representative Parshley(Democrat)District 22Secondary
- Representative Mena(Democrat)District 29Secondary
- Representative Scott(Democrat)District 43Secondary
- Representative Street(Democrat)District 37Secondary
- Representative Ormsby(Democrat)District 3Secondary
- Representative Ryu(Democrat)District 32Secondary
- Representative Peterson(Democrat)District 21Secondary
- Representative Zahn(Democrat)District 41Secondary
- Representative Salahuddin(Democrat)District 48Secondary
- Representative Thai(Democrat)District 41Secondary
- Representative Stonier(Democrat)District 49Secondary
- Representative Cortes(Democrat)District 38Secondary
- Representative Obras(Democrat)District 33Secondary
- Representative Entenman(Democrat)District 47Secondary
- Representative Fosse(Democrat)District 38Secondary
- Representative Wylie(Democrat)District 49Secondary
- Representative Berry(Democrat)District 36Secondary
- Representative Reed(Democrat)District 36Secondary
- Representative Hall(Democrat)District 5Secondary
- Representative Goodman(Democrat)District 45Secondary
- Representative Walen(Democrat)District 48Secondary
- Representative Nance(Democrat)District 23Secondary
- Representative Thomas(Democrat)District 34Secondary
- Representative Lekanoff(Democrat)District 40Secondary
- Representative Macri(Democrat)District 43Secondary
- Representative Hackney(Democrat)District 11Secondary
- Representative Stearns(Democrat)District 47Secondary
- Representative Springer(Democrat)District 45Secondary
- Representative Simmons(Democrat)District 23Secondary
- Representative Duerr(Democrat)District 1Secondary
- Representative Hill(Democrat)District 3Secondary
- Representative Gregerson(Democrat)District 33Secondary
- Representative Berg(Democrat)District 44Secondary
- Representative Ortiz-Self(Democrat)District 21Secondary
- Representative Doglio(Democrat)District 22Secondary
- Representative Taylor(Democrat)District 30Secondary
- Representative Ramel(Democrat)District 40Secondary
- Representative Pollet(Democrat)District 46Secondary
- Representative Bergquist(Democrat)District 11Secondary
- Representative Kloba(Democrat)District 1Secondary
- Representative Callan(Democrat)District 5Secondary