H. Res. 1099 (119th)Bill Overview

Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.

International Affairs|International AffairsIran
Cosponsors
Support
Republican
Introduced
Mar 4, 2026
Discussions
Bill Text
Current stageFloor

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Introduced
Committee
Floor
President
Law
Congressional Activities
01 · The brief

This House resolution reaffirms that Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.

It cites Iran’s support for groups like Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Houthis, alleged responsibility for U.S. servicemember deaths and assassination plots, allegations about harboring senior al‑Qaeda figures, and IAEA concerns about Iran’s nuclear program.

The resolution declares U.S. policy that Iran continues to be the largest state sponsor of terrorism.

Passage0/100

House simple resolution is declaratory and does not create law; by text it cannot become law absent further legislative action.

CredibilityAligned

Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward declaratory resolution: it clearly states a policy position and supplies supporting factual assertions but contains no operative mechanisms, implementation instructions, fiscal elements, or accountability measures — which is consistent with the nature of a symbolic House resolution.

Contention35/100

Progressives warn about escalation and demands diplomatic safeguards

02 · What it does

Who stands to gain, and who may push back.

Who this appears to help vs burden50% / 50%
Targeted stakeholdersTargeted stakeholders
Likely helped
  • Targeted stakeholdersReinforces US condemnation of Iran's support for proxies and terrorism.
  • Targeted stakeholdersJustifies continued or expanded sanctions and military pressure.
  • Targeted stakeholdersSignals support to allies targeted by Iran and its proxy forces.
Likely burdened
  • Targeted stakeholdersMay complicate diplomatic negotiations for nuclear or de-escalation talks.
  • Targeted stakeholdersCould limit executive branch flexibility in diplomacy or backchannel negotiations.
  • Targeted stakeholdersRisks escalating rhetoric that may increase regional tensions in the Middle East.
03 · Why people split

Why the argument around this bill splits.

Progressives warn about escalation and demands diplomatic safeguards
Progressive70%

Likely supportive of naming state sponsorship of terrorism and honoring victims, but cautious about escalation.

Concerned the resolution is symbolic and could be used to justify military escalation or undermine diplomacy and human rights priorities.

Leans supportive
Centrist85%

Generally supportive of a clear, bipartisan statement that Iran sponsors proxy violence.

Sees value in a declarative posture, while wanting limits on unintended consequences and ensuring the resolution remains non‑binding.

Leans supportive
Conservative95%

Strongly supportive; views the resolution as correct and necessary.

Sees reaffirmation as a baseline for tougher pressure, sanctions, and readiness to counter Iran and its proxies.

Leans supportive
04 · Can it pass?

The path through Congress.

Introduced

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Committee

Reached or meaningfully advanced

Floor

Reached or meaningfully advanced

President

Still ahead

Law

Still ahead

Passage likelihood0/100

House simple resolution is declaratory and does not create law; by text it cannot become law absent further legislative action.

Scope and complexity
24%
Scopenarrow
24%
Complexitylow
Why this could stall
  • Whether the Senate will consider or adopt a companion resolution
  • Potential disputes over factual preamble language
05 · Recent votes

Recent votes on the bill.

HOUSE · Mar 5, 2026

Passed

372 yes · 53 no · 2 present

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree

Yes 87% No 12%
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06 · Go deeper

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Progressives warn about escalation and demands diplomatic safeguards

House simple resolution is declaratory and does not create law; by text it cannot become law absent further legislative action.

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Relative to its intended legislative type, this bill is a straightforward declaratory resolution: it clearly states a policy position and supplies supporting factual assertions but contains no operative mechanisms, impl…

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