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H.Res. 134 · 112th Congress

Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its…

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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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146 cosponsors · 68 D, 78 R
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2 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. House Introduced Mar 1, 2011
  2. House Passed Jan 1, 2013

Condemns 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.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed House amended · Jan 1, 2013

Condemns 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.

Calls on the government of Iran to release imprisoned Baha'i leaders, educators, and all other prisoners held 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 on account of their religion.

Urges the President and Secretary to utilize all available measures, such as those available under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 and Executive Order 13553, to sanction Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for human rights violations in Iran, including against the Baha'i community.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: 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.

Latest action (Jan 1, 2013): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Mar 1, 2011

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

  1. House Introduced Mar 1, 2011
  2. House Passed Jan 1, 2013

No recorded floor vote found.