HCONRES 310
100th Congress
House
International Affairs
Human rights
Iran
Minorities
Refugees
Religion and Clergy
Religious liberty
Treaties
United Nations
A concurrent resolution urging the Government of Iran to respect the human rights of members of the Baha'i faith, and for other purposes.
Introduced: June 2, 1988
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6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 3, 1988
For Further Action See S.Con.Res.120.
Jun 17, 1988
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Jun 13, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jun 13, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Jun 2, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 2, 1988
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Urges the Government of Iran to uphold the human rights of all its nationals, including members of the Baha'i faith, and to restore fully the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Calls upon the President to: (1) monitor and report on developments affecting the Baha'i minority in Iran and in other countries; (2) cooperate with other governments in continuing to make appeals to Iran concerning the situation of the Baha'is; (3) initiate and support efforts in the United Nations and its agencies on behalf of the Baha'is; and (4) provide, and urge others to provide, for refugee and humanitarian assistance for those Baha'is fleeing their homelands to escape religious repression.
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For Further Action See S.Con.Res.120.