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HR4698 • 2026

Iranian Americans

Honoring the Iranian American community in Washington.

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Walsh, Representative Chase, Representative Burnett
Last action
2026-02-27
Official status
H Adopted
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Iranian Americans

Iranian Americans

What This Bill Does

  • Iranian Americans

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Bill History

  1. 2026-02-27 House

    Adopted.

Official Summary Text

Iranian Americans

Current Bill Text

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WHEREAS, The people of Washington State share a rich cultural 1
history and a strong bond with the people of Iran and the more than 2
15,000 Iranian Americans living and working in Washington State; and3
WHEREAS, Iranian Americans living and working in Washington have 4
impacted our state and continue to further personal freedom, 5
individual rights, and the democratic values that drew them here; and6
WHEREAS, The people of Washington State recognize the Iranian 7
immigrants who have come to Washington and otherwise built deep ties 8
to our state for their innumerable contributions to our communities; 9
and 10
WHEREAS, The people of Washington State enjoy a more vibrant 11
heritage and economy from the cultivation of deep ties with Iranian 12
American residents and the people of Iran; and 13
WHEREAS, Going forward, the people of Washington State hope to 14
establish even stronger direct and mutually beneficial commercial 15
connections and cultural exchanges between the people of Iran and the 16
people of Washington State; and 17
WHEREAS, The people of Washington State recognize the fierce 18
determination of advocates for personal freedom, individual rights, 19
and democratic values in Iran and within Washington's Iranian 20
American community; 21
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Washington State House 22
of Representatives support advocates for personal freedom, individual 23
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 2026-4698, by Representatives Walsh, Chase, and Burnett
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rights, and democratic values in the Iranian American community in 1
Washington and recognize the importance of a strong and enduring 2
relationship between the people of Washington State — including 3
Washington's Iranian American community— and the people of Iran.4
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