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Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Introduced: June 9, 2023 Introduced by: Schakowsky, Janice D. Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 12, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257-4258)
Sep 12, 2023
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.
Sep 12, 2023
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): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)
Sep 12, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4247-4249)
Sep 12, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 12, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.
Jun 21, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 9, 2023
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Sep 12, 2023 House · vote #385 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree Passed 4132 See who voted →
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This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties. The resolution calls on Iran to (1) immediately release Baha'is and others imprisoned or detained solely on account of religion, (2) end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda against the Baha'is, and (3) reverse certain policies that discriminate against Baha'is and other religious minorities. The resolution also urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

What's happening now September 12, 2023

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

 Related & companion bills 1
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 54
Allred, Colin
· Sep 12, 2023
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Buchanan, Vern
Florida · Sep 12, 2023
D
Davis, Danny K.
Illinois · Sep 12, 2023
D
Gonzalez, Vicente
Texas · Sep 12, 2023
D
Schiff, Adam B.
California · Sep 12, 2023
D
Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Sep 12, 2023
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Sep 12, 2023
D
Vasquez, Gabe
New Mexico · Sep 12, 2023
D
Doggett, Lloyd
Texas · Aug 22, 2023
Pascrell, Bill
· Aug 22, 2023
Eshoo, Anna
· Aug 15, 2023
D
Pappas, Chris
New Hampshire · Aug 15, 2023
R
Kim, Young
California · Aug 8, 2023
D
Costa, Jim
California · Jul 27, 2023
D
DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jul 27, 2023
Phillips, Dean
· Jul 27, 2023
R
De La Cruz, Monica
Texas · Jul 12, 2023
D
Khanna, Ro
California · Jul 11, 2023
Porter, Katie
· Jul 11, 2023
Posey, Bill
· Jul 11, 2023
R
McCormick, Richard
Georgia · Jun 21, 2023
D
Auchincloss, Jake
Massachusetts · Jun 20, 2023
D
Bera, Ami
California · Jun 20, 2023
R
Lawler, Michael
New York · Jun 20, 2023
D
Sherman, Brad
California · Jun 20, 2023
R
Yakym, Rudy
Indiana · Jun 20, 2023
D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Jun 15, 2023
D
Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Jun 13, 2023
R
Smucker, Lloyd
Pennsylvania · Jun 13, 2023
D
Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · Jun 9, 2023
R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Jun 9, 2023
Blumenauer, Earl
· Jun 9, 2023
D
Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Jun 9, 2023
D
Houlahan, Chrissy
Pennsylvania · Jun 9, 2023
D
Huffman, Jared
California · Jun 9, 2023
D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Jun 9, 2023
Kilmer, Derek
· Jun 9, 2023
D
Kim, Andy
New Jersey · Jun 9, 2023
D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Jun 9, 2023
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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Jun 9, 2023
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jun 9, 2023
D
Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Jun 9, 2023
D
Meng, Grace
New York · Jun 9, 2023
D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Jun 9, 2023
R
Obernolte, Jay
California · Jun 9, 2023
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Peters, Scott H.
California · Jun 9, 2023
D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Jun 9, 2023
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Schrier, Kim
Washington · Jun 9, 2023
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Titus, Dina
Nevada · Jun 9, 2023
D
Vargas, Juan
California · Jun 9, 2023
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 492: Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-492/
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"H. Res. 492: Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-492/.
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H. Res. 492, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HRES-492/.
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