Call on President Donald Trump and Administration to end aggression towards Iran
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- Record number: R2026-0023893
- Type: Resolution; category: United States Govt.
- Status: In Committee (Referred)
- Sponsor: Andre Vasquez Jr. (40th Ward)
- Committee: Committee on Committees and Rules
- Submitted Date: Mar 12, 2026
- Introduction Date: Mar 18, 2026
- Official record: Office of the City Clerk
Impact report
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This resolution asks President Trump and Congress to immediately stop using U.S. taxpayer money and political influence to pursue regime change in Iran.
Who it affects
- Immigrant, refugee, and diaspora communities in Chicago with ties to the Middle East: The resolution names these residents, including those with loved ones in Iran and nearby countries, as communities affected by the conflict.
- Chicago taxpayers: The resolution asks the federal government to stop using taxpayer money for regime change in Iran.
- Refugees and immigrants displaced by war: The resolution says people displaced by war come to Chicago and other cities seeking safety, stability, and opportunity.
- Illinois congressional delegation: These federal lawmakers would receive a copy of the resolution.
What changes
- The City Council would formally state its position asking the federal government to end actions aimed at regime change in Iran.
- A copy of the resolution would be sent to the President, members of the Illinois congressional delegation, and appropriate federal agencies.
- The resolution does not create any new city rules, fees, or programs for residents.
Money
- Calls on the federal government to stop the direct and indirect use of U.S. taxpayer money for regime change in Iran (no dollar amount stated).
Where: Chicago; 40th Ward
Timeline
- Mar 18, 2026: Referred, City Council. Two committees having been called, the Committee on Immigrant and Refugee Rights and the Committee on the Budget and Government Operations, the matter was Referred to the Committee on Committees and Rules (Pursuant to Council Rule 42)
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