--- title: HR 1662. Trump, President Donald J.; recognize leadership; commend the courage and professionalism of the United States Armed Forces collection: bills id: 2025-2026/hr1662 cite_as: HR 1662, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1662 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1662.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1662/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74024 date: 2026-03-18 status: introduced corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Trump, President Donald J.; recognize leadership; commend the courage and professionalism of the United States Armed Forces ## Text House Resolution 1662 By: Representatives Momtahan of the 17th, Gaines of the 120th, Smith of the 18th, Jones of the 25th, Burchett of the 176th, and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing the leadership of President Donald J. Trump; commending the courage and professionalism of the United States Armed Forces; acknowledging the killing and elimination of the authoritarian dictator Ayatollah Ali Khameini; expressing solidarity with the Iranian people in their pursuit of freedom and self-determination; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, the United States Armed Forces continue to demonstrate extraordinary courage, professionalism, and sacrifice in defense of the United States, its allies, and the principles of liberty and security around the world; and WHEREAS, members of the United States military regularly undertake complex and dangerous missions to counter regimes and organizations that threaten global peace, sponsor terrorism, and destabilize regions critical to international security; and WHEREAS, President Donald J. Trump, as Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the United States, demonstrated decisive leadership in confronting the Iranian regime and authorizing military action to protect American interests, defend allied nations, and promote stability in the Middle East; and WHEREAS, on February 28, 2026, during a coordinated United States and allied military operation targeting senior leadership and military infrastructure of the Iranian regime, a precision strike destroyed the fortified compound of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, resulting in his death and the elimination of several senior regime officials; and WHEREAS, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran as Supreme Leader since 1989, presided over a regime responsible for widespread human rights abuses, including the imprisonment, torture, and execution of political dissidents, students, and protesters who sought basic freedoms and democratic reforms; and WHEREAS, under his leadership, Iranian security forces, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and other regime-controlled entities, violently suppressed peaceful demonstrations and movements advocating for civil liberties, resulting in the deaths, imprisonment, and persecution of countless men, women, and young people across Iran; and WHEREAS, the end of the rule of such a repressive figure represents a moment of historic significance and offers renewed hope that the Iranian people may one day determine their own future free from authoritarian rule; and WHEREAS, the State of Georgia is home to thousands of active duty service members, veterans, and military families who understand firsthand the sacrifices required to preserve freedom and who proudly serve to defend the liberties that Americans cherish; and WHEREAS, the Iranian people are distinct from the ruling regime and represent one of the most educated populations in the Middle East, producing generations of engineers, scientists, doctors, mathematicians, and entrepreneurs who have contributed greatly to global innovation and economic development; and WHEREAS, prior to the Islamic Revolution of 1979, Iran demonstrated significant modernization and development, expanding universities, infrastructure, and economic opportunity for its citizens; and WHEREAS, despite decades of political repression, many Iranian citizens have continued to express their desire for greater freedom, opportunity, and representative government; and WHEREAS, the principles of liberty, self-determination, and representative government remain central to the founding ideals of the United States and continue to inspire people around the world. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body recognize the leadership of President Donald J. Trump in confronting threats posed by the Iranian regime and in authorizing decisive action to protect American interests and promote stability in the Middle East. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body commend the bravery and professionalism of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and express profound gratitude for their continued service and sacrifice in defense of freedom and security. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body acknowledge the suffering endured by the Iranian people under decades of authoritarian rule and express hope that the end of such tyranny will open the door for greater freedom, human rights, and self-determination. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body express their support for the people of Iran in their aspiration to live in freedom and to determine their own future under a government that respects human rights, individual liberty, and the rule of law. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia House resolution would formally praise President Donald J. Trump's leadership and the U.S. military over a February 2026 strike that killed Iran's Supreme Leader, and express support for the Iranian people. ### Plain-language summary This is a House resolution, a formal statement of the chamber's opinion that does not change Georgia law. It responds to a described military operation on February 28, 2026 in which a U.S. and allied strike killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, along with other regime officials. The resolution recognizes President Trump's leadership in authorizing the operation, commends the courage and professionalism of the United States Armed Forces, and acknowledges the human rights abuses Iranians suffered under Khamenei's rule. It expresses hope for greater freedom and self-determination for the Iranian people and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. It carries no funding, penalties, or enforceable legal requirements. ### What it does - Formally recognizes President Donald J. Trump's leadership in authorizing a described military strike against Iranian regime targets. - Commends the courage and professionalism of members of the United States Armed Forces for their role in the operation. - Acknowledges alleged human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime under Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's rule. - Expresses the House's support for the Iranian people's aspiration for a government that respects human rights and the rule of law. - Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### Who it affects This resolution mainly affects how the Georgia House of Representatives records its official opinion; it does not create legal obligations. It references active duty service members, veterans, and military families living in Georgia, as well as the Iranian people and regime described in the text. ### Why it matters Because it is a resolution rather than a bill, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to putting the House's stated opinion about the strike and its aftermath on the public record and distributing it to the press. ### Key provisions - The whereas clauses describe a February 28, 2026 strike that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other Iranian officials and detail alleged abuses under his rule. - The first resolving clause recognizes President Trump's leadership in confronting the Iranian regime and authorizing the operation. - A further resolving clause commends the United States Armed Forces for their service and sacrifice. - A further resolving clause expresses hope that the end of Khamenei's rule will lead to greater freedom for Iranians. - A further resolving clause expresses support for the Iranian people's self-determination and human rights. - The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Introduced (2026-03-10) - Last action: House Committee Favorably Reported (2026-03-18) - Sponsors: Martin Momtahan, Houston Gaines, Tyler Smith, Todd Jones, James Burchett, Matt Dubnik - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74024 > The history, votes, and amendments (189 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1662.md?full=1