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S.Res. 74 · 118th Congress

A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its…

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A resolution 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.

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 16, 2023
  2. Senate Passed Dec 5, 2024

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties.

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Feb 16, 2023

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.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution 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.

Latest action (Dec 11, 2024): Star Print ordered on the resolution.

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 16, 2023

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

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 16, 2023
  2. Senate Passed Dec 5, 2024

No recorded floor vote found.