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.
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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.
What just happenedJun 19, 2014
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMar 12, 2013
- Jun 19, 2014Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee - Jun 19, 2014Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee - May 6, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee - May 6, 2013Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Mar 12, 2013IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Mar 12, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Mar 12, 2013IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House