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HRES 556 112th Congress House International Affairs Detention of persons Human rights International law and treaties Iran Middle East Protest and dissent Religion Sanctions

Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

Introduced: February 24, 2012 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Mar 1, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 1, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 94). (text: CR 3/1/2012 CR H1087)
Mar 1, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1113-1114)
Feb 29, 2012
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 29, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 556.
Feb 29, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1087-1091)
Feb 29, 2012
Mr. Pitts moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Feb 17, 2012
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 17, 2012
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 1, 2012 House · vote #94 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 417–1 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs.

Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses.

Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.

What's happening now March 1, 2012

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

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 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 61
All 61 Democratic 8 Republican 21
AKIN, W.
· Feb 29, 2012
Black, Diane
· Feb 29, 2012
BRADY, KEVIN
· Feb 29, 2012
CAPUANO, MICHAEL
· Feb 29, 2012
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Costa, Jim
California · Feb 29, 2012
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Courtney, Joe
Connecticut · Feb 29, 2012
GOODLATTE, ROBERT
· Feb 29, 2012
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Feb 29, 2012
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Griffith, H. Morgan
Virginia · Feb 29, 2012
Hunter, Duncan
· Feb 29, 2012
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Feb 29, 2012
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Kaptur, Marcy
Ohio · Feb 29, 2012
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Feb 29, 2012
Meehan, Patrick
· Feb 29, 2012
Nunes, Devin
· Feb 29, 2012
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Feb 29, 2012
REHBERG, DENNY
· Feb 29, 2012
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Rogers, Mike D.
Alabama · Feb 29, 2012
Roskam, Peter
· Feb 29, 2012
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Feb 29, 2012
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Schweikert, David
Arizona · Feb 29, 2012
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 29, 2012
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Walberg, Tim
Michigan · Feb 29, 2012
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Webster, Daniel
Florida · Feb 29, 2012
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Feb 29, 2012
BERMAN, HOWARD
· Feb 28, 2012
Conaway, K.
· Feb 28, 2012
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Harris, Andy
Maryland · Feb 28, 2012
Noem, Kristi
· Feb 28, 2012
ROS-LEHTINEN, ILEANA
· Feb 28, 2012
ROYCE, ED
· Feb 28, 2012
Schmidt, Jean
· Feb 28, 2012
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Scott, Tim
South Carolina · Feb 28, 2012
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Sherman, Brad
California · Feb 28, 2012
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Feb 28, 2012
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Feb 27, 2012
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Foxx, Virginia
North Carolina · Feb 27, 2012
GREEN, GENE
· Feb 27, 2012
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Jordan, Jim
Ohio · Feb 27, 2012
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Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Feb 27, 2012
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · Feb 27, 2012
Marino, Tom
· Feb 27, 2012
Pearce, Stevan
· Feb 27, 2012
Ross, Dennis
· Feb 27, 2012
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 27, 2012
SMITH, LAMAR
· Feb 27, 2012
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Feb 27, 2012
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Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Feb 24, 2012
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Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Feb 24, 2012
Gowdy, Trey
· Feb 24, 2012
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 556: Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.. 112th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-556/
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"H. Res. 556: Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.." 112th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-556/.
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H. Res. 556, 112th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/112-HRES-556/.
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