SRES 80 112th Congress Senate International Affairs Human rights International law and treaties Iran Middle East Religion Sanctions

A resolution 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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Mar 29, 2012

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2276)

Mar 29, 2012

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR S2276)

Mar 29, 2012

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2276)

Mar 28, 2012

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.

Mar 28, 2012

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

Mar 27, 2012

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

Mar 1, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1062)

Mar 1, 2011

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1062)

Mar 1, 2011

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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 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 March 29, 2012

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2276)

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