HRES 109
113th Congress
House
International Affairs
Detention of persons
Human rights
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 12, 2013
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 19, 2014
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Jun 19, 2014
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
May 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Mar 12, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 12, 2013
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Calls on Iran to release all prisoners held solely 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 solely on account of their religion.
Urges the President and Secretary to impose sanctions on Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community of Iran.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
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