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 seven specified imprisoned Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, and Mr. Navid Khanjani.
Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with the international community, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held on account of their religion, including the above-named individuals.
Urges the President and Secretary to utilize 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.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1062)
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1062)
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2276)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S2276)
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2276)
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