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Contact Congress about S.Res. 145: A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania.

Iranian refugees at Ashraf-3 in Albania would get strong public backing for their safety and basic rights. The resolution also pushes the U.S. to help Albania protect them and rejects efforts to use international police alerts or foreign court rulings against them. It is not binding law.

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A resolution protecting the Iranian political refugees, including female former political prisoners, in Ashraf-3 in Albania. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1912-1913).

Latest action on S.Res. 145: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1912-1913)

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects the Iranian refugees living at Ashraf-3, because it is about their safety, legal rights, and ability to keep speaking out while in Albania. It also directly matters to the Albanian government, which hosts them, and to U.S. officials, because the resolution asks the United States to help Albania protect them. It could also matter to human rights investigators and courts if Ashraf-3 residents testify about past abuses in Iran.

Why this matters: This matters because the people in Ashraf-3 could face serious danger if they lose protection or are forced back to Iran. The resolution also treats attacks on them and pressure on Albania as part of a bigger human rights and security problem. It connects refugee safety, free expression, and possible testimony about past killings in Iran. But because the measure is not binding, the real impact depends on what the U.S. executive branch and Albania actually do.

Key provisions in S.Res. 145

  • This resolution is about Iranian refugees living at Ashraf-3 near Tirana, Albania. It includes many people who were once political prisoners.
  • Nearly 3,000 Iranian dissidents were moved from Camp Ashraf in Iraq to Albania. The move was completed in 2016 with help from the United States and the United Nations.
  • Albania had earlier promised in writing to give these refugees the rights protected by the 1951 Refugee Convention and European human rights rules.
  • Many Ashraf-3 residents saw the 1988 mass killings of political prisoners in Iran. Some may testify in international courts.
  • The text points to past cyberattacks on Albania and blames them on Iran. It says they were meant to pressure Albania to stop or weaken its support for the refugees.

How Modern Action helps you take action on S.Res. 145

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about S.Res. 145

What is S.Res. 145?
Iranian refugees at Ashraf-3 in Albania would get strong public backing for their safety and basic rights. The resolution also pushes the U.S. to help Albania protect them and rejects efforts to use international police alerts or foreign court rulings against them. It is not binding law.
How do I support or oppose S.Res. 145?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about S.Res. 145?
Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
Can Modern Action explain S.Res. 145 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.