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Supporting the rights of the people of Iran to free expression, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 5, 2018 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 9 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 9, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 2). (text: CR H51-52)
Jan 9, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 2).(text: CR H51-52)
Jan 9, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H62)
Jan 9, 2018
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.
Jan 9, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 676.
Jan 9, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H51-57)
Jan 9, 2018
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jan 8, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 5, 2018
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jan 9, 2018 House · vote #2 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4152 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Stands with the people of Iran who are engaged in legitimate and peaceful protests against an oppressive, corrupt regime.

Condemns the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, corruption, and destabilizing activities abroad.

Notes the statements of support for the protestors from key allies and calls on all democratic governments and institutions to support the Iranian people's right to live in a free society.

Demands that the Iranian regime abide by its international obligations with respect to human rights and civil liberties, including freedoms of assembly, speech, and press.

Urges the Administration to use targeted sanctions and work to convene United Nations Security Council and United Nations Human Rights Council emergency sessions to condemn the Iranian regime's human rights violations and establish a mechanism by which the Security Council can monitor such violations.

Encourages the Administration to expedite the license of communications technology to Iran to improve the Iranian people's ability to speak freely.

Calls on companies to reject regime requests to cut off the Iranian people from social media and other communications platforms.

Respects the history and culture of the Iranian nation and supports efforts by the people of Iran to promote the establishment of basic freedoms that build a freely elected and democratic political system.

Urges the President and the Department of State to work with the international community to ensure that human rights violations are part of all multilateral or bilateral discussions with and regarding Iran.

What's happening now January 9, 2018

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 415 - 2 (Roll no. 2). (text: CR H51-52)

 Committees of jurisdiction 1