Condemns the government of Iran's 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 the seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the eight imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion.
Urges the President and the Department of State to utilize available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community.
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8831)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5743-5745; text of measure as introduced: CR H5743-5744)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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