HRES 808
114th Congress
House
International Affairs
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Iran
Middle East
Sanctions
United Nations
Calling on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi.
Introduced: July 6, 2016
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Became law
Jul 14, 2016
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 6, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 6, 2016
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Calls on the government of Iran to release Siamak and Baquer Namazi unconditionally.
Urges the President, U.S. allies, and the United Nations to raise the cases of Siamak and Baquer Namazi with Iranian officials at every opportunity and undertake efforts to secure their immediate release.
Encourages the President to utilize appropriate measures against such government if they are not released.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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