HRES 134 112th Congress House International Affairs Human rights International law and treaties Iran Middle East Religion Sanctions

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.

Introduced: March 1, 2011 See on congress.gov

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Jan 1, 2013

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Jan 1, 2013

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)

Jan 1, 2013

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)

Jan 1, 2013

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7560)

Dec 31, 2012

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 The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

Dec 31, 2012

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.

Dec 31, 2012

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7500-7503)

Dec 31, 2012

Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

Mar 8, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.

Mar 8, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .

Mar 1, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Mar 1, 2011

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now January 1, 2013

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committees of jurisdiction 3

Africa Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
House of Representatives
Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Foreign Affairs Committee