H.Res. 134 — Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 134112th Congress

Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Subjects

International Affairs

Summary

Condemns the government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Calls on the government of Iran to release imprisoned Baha'i leaders, educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion.

Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held on account of their religion.

Urges the President and Secretary to utilize all available measures, such as those available under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 and Executive Order 13553, to sanction Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for human rights violations in Iran, including against the Baha'i community.

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Legislative Actions

2011-03-01
Introduced in House
2011-03-01
Introduced in House
2011-03-01
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2011-03-08
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
2011-03-08
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
2012-12-31
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2012-12-31
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7500-7503)
2012-12-31
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
2012-12-31
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Engel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2013-01-01
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7560)
2013-01-01
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR 12/31/2012 H7500-7501)
2013-01-01
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/31/2012 H7500-7501)
2013-01-01
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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