Wilson Introduces the ‘Maximum Support Act’

Washington, DC - Congressmen Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) introduced the bipartisan Maximum Support Act, sending a strong message to the regime in Tehran that America will not tolerate Iranian backed terror and aggression around the world.

This legislation requires an interagency strategy to support internet freedom and counter censorship efforts in Iran; directs the confiscation of assets of the Government of Iran; and designates the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO), among other actions.

"The brutal regime in Tehran is the world's foremost state sponsor of terrorism and responsible for supporting terrorist puppets causing mayhem in the Middle East and Latin America, especially Hezbollah. I am grateful to introduce this legislation to push back against the Iranian regime's malign influence in Iraq and in the Western Hemisphere, while providing maximum support to the people of Iran," said Rep. Wilson.

"The Iranian regime continues to suppress its people through internet censorship and repression," said Rep. Panetta. "The Maximum Support Actcounters these abuses by bolstering internet freedom, seizing regime assets to aid pro-democracy efforts, and supporting those resisting oppression. We must stand with the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and a brighter future."

The full text of H.R. 2614 is available here.

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