Support legislation to expand internet access for Iranian civilians and combat Iran's human rights abuses.

David McCormick · Pennsylvania · Republican

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Occurrences

S.3900 | A bill to promote human rights, internet freedom and accountability in Iran, and for other purposes. Latest Action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsored legislation to promote human rights and internet freedom in Iran.

Legislation - U.S. Senator Dave McCormick
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introduced the bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act to increase pressure against the Islamic Republic of Iran

McCormick co-introduced legislation that would expand internet access, enforce sanctions on human rights violators, and promote accountability for Iran's repression.

Rosen, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Internet Access for Iranian Civilians and Combat Iran’s Human Rights Abuses - Jacky Rosen
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Mr. McCormick (for himself and Ms. Rosen) introduced the following bill ... Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 ... To promote human rights, internet freedom and accountability in Iran, and for other purposes.

McCormick introduced a bill to promote human rights, internet freedom, and accountability in Iran.

S. 3900 (IS) - Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 - BILLS-119s3900is | Content Details | GovInfo
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This bipartisan legislation will expand internet access amid regime blackouts and repression, enforce sanctions on human rights violators including their enablers, and promote human rights documentation and accountability.

McCormick says the bill will expand internet access for Iranian civilians, enforce sanctions on human rights violators, and promote accountability.

SENATORS MCCORMICK AND ROSEN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND INTERNET ACCESS FOR IRANIAN CIVILIANS AND COMBAT IRAN’S HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
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I’m proud to have introduced this bipartisan legislation with Senator Jacky Rosen to support internet freedom for the Iranian people. By directing US agencies to assess direct-to-cell technology, we can help expand access to information and free expression beyond the reach of government censorship.

McCormick reiterated support for legislation to expand internet freedom for Iranians by directing U.S. agencies to assess direct-to-cell technology.

Rosen, McCormick Bipartisan Bill to Support Internet Freedom in Iran Advances Out of Senate Committee - Jacky Rosen
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Ms. Rosen (for herself, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Gallego, and Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following bill... To require a report on internet freedom in Iran... An assessment of the feasibility of using direct-to-cell wireless communications technologies to expand internet access for the people of Iran.

McCormick was listed as an introducing senator on the FREEDOM Act, which would require a State Department report and strategy updates on technologies to expand and protect internet access for people in Iran.

Text - S.3360 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): FREEDOM Act
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Evidence

Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation designed to increase pressure against the Islamic Republic of Iran after the regime locked down the internet and killed tens of thousands of its own citizens during mass protests throughout the country.

Senators McCormick and Rosen introduced bipartisan legislation to expand internet access for Iranian civilians and address human rights abuses by the Iranian regime.

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SENATORS MCCORMICK AND ROSEN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND INTERNET ACCESS FOR IRANIAN CIVILIANS AND COMBAT IRAN’S HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
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U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Dave McCormick (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act to increase pressure against the Islamic Republic of Iran after the regime locked down access to the internet and killed tens of thousands of its own citizens during mass protests throughout the country.

Senators Rosen and McCormick introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at expanding internet access in Iran and addressing human rights violations by the Iranian government.

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Rosen, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Internet Access for Iranian Civilians and Combat Iran’s Human Rights Abuses - Jacky Rosen
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Mr. McCormick (for himself and Ms. Rosen) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Senator McCormick introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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S. 3900 (IS) - Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 - BILLS-119s3900is | Content Details | GovInfo
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Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to expand internet access in Iran despite the regime’s efforts to cut it off.

Senators McCormick and Rosen introduced a bipartisan bill to expand internet access in Iran, countering the regime's censorship efforts.

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Bipartisan bill aims to expand internet access in Iran
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The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced the bipartisan Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media (FREEDOM) Act, which was introduced by Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Dave McCormick (R-PA).

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced the FREEDOM Act, introduced by Senators Rosen and McCormick, aimed at supporting internet freedom in Iran.

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Rosen, McCormick Bipartisan Bill to Support Internet Freedom in Iran Advances Out of Senate Committee - Jacky Rosen
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Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the Remote Access Security Act, which amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to extend existing export controls to the remote access of controlled U.S. technology through cloud infrastructure.

Senators McCormick and Wyden introduced the Remote Access Security Act to extend export controls to remote access of U.S. technology via cloud services.

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Senators McCormick and Wyden Introduces Remote Access Security Act to Extend Export Controls for Critical Technology Access Through Cloud Services
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Ms. Rosen (for herself, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Gallego, and Mr. Cornyn) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Senators Rosen and McCormick, along with others, introduced the FREEDOM Act, which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Text - S.3360 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): FREEDOM Act
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U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) introduced the Iran Internet Freedom Act, marking the second anniversary of the protests sparked by the murder of Jina Mahsa Amini.

Senators Cardin and Lankford introduced the Iran Internet Freedom Act to support Iranian citizens' access to the internet amid government repression.

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[2024-09-18] Chair Cardin Introduces Iran Internet Freedom Act to...
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GovInfo identifies S. 3900 as sponsored by David McCormick, with Jacky Rosen as cosponsor, and referred to Senate Foreign Relations on February 24, 2026.

McCormick formally introduced legislation matching the promise during his Senate term, but the record shows referral rather than enactment.

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S. 3900 (IS) - Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026 - BILLS-119s3900is | Content Details | GovInfo
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The bill text promotes human rights, internet freedom, and accountability in Iran, including expanded communications access and tools to counter shutdowns and censorship.

The introduced bill substantively covers both halves of the pledge: expanding internet access for Iranian civilians and addressing human rights abuses.

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S. 3900 Introduced in Senate Text - Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026
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McCormick’s Senate office announced that he and Rosen introduced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026.

The senator publicly supported and promoted the relevant bill, describing provisions on internet access, sanctions, broadcasting, and cybersecurity support.

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SENATORS MCCORMICK AND ROSEN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND INTERNET ACCESS FOR IRANIAN CIVILIANS AND COMBAT IRAN’S HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES
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Congress.gov text lists Rosen introducing S. 3360 for herself, McCormick, Gallego, and Cornyn; the bill requires a report on internet freedom in Iran.

McCormick was an original supporter of the FREEDOM Act, a narrower Iran internet-freedom bill focused on direct-to-cell technologies and communications freedom.

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Text - S.3360 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): FREEDOM Act
primary · model gpt-5.5 · confidence 97%

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Congress.gov lists Senator David McCormick of Pennsylvania as an original cosponsor of S. 3360 on December 4, 2025.

This official cosponsor record confirms McCormick supported Iran internet-freedom legislation during the relevant Senate term.

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Cosponsors - S.3360 - FREEDOM Act
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Congress.gov lists the latest action as placement on the Senate Legislative Calendar on February 10, 2026, with bill status still introduced.

The FREEDOM Act advanced out of committee and onto the Senate calendar, but the tracker does not show Senate passage, House passage, presidential action, or enactment.

partial same_term A for effort

S.3360 - FREEDOM Act - Congress.gov
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Rosen’s Senate office reported that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee advanced the FREEDOM Act introduced by Rosen and McCormick.

This shows concrete legislative progress on a related Iran internet-freedom bill, supporting partial fulfillment and the effort badge.

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Rosen, McCormick Bipartisan Bill to Support Internet Freedom in Iran Advances Out of Senate Committee - Jacky Rosen
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Rosen’s Senate office announced bipartisan McCormick-Rosen legislation targeting internet access, human rights programming, sanctions enforcement, and cybersecurity tools for Iranian civil society.

A second Senate office corroborates McCormick’s role and the bill’s relevance to the promise, but does not show enactment.

partial same_term A for effort

Rosen, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Internet Access for Iranian Civilians and Combat Iran’s Human Rights Abuses - Jacky Rosen
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Assessments

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The promise was to support legislation, not necessarily secure enactment. During his Senate term, McCormick sponsored S.3900, the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, aimed at human rights, internet freedom, and accountability in Iran, and he was an original supporter of S.3360, the FREEDOM Act, which advanced out of committee. The available status does not show enactment, but his sponsorship and cosponsorship satisfy the promised action to support relevant legislation.

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partial same_term A for effort

Multiple pieces of evidence demonstrate that Senator McCormick co-introduced and actively supported bipartisan legislation specifically aimed at expanding internet access for Iranian civilians and combating Iran's human rights abuses. There are clear primary sources confirming introduction and advancement of relevant bills, including committee consideration. However, there is no evidence that the legislation was enacted into law or that the promised outcome was fully realized, so the pledge is only partially fulfilled. His significant legislative effort warrants the effort badge.

provider openai · model gpt-4.1 · confidence 95%