Bill113th Congress

H.Res. 147

Calling for the release of United States citizen Saeed Abedini and condemning the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities.

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Introduced
Apr 10, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
Nov 20, 2013
Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

Sponsor

Rep. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA-6]

Republican·LA-6
Bioguide ID: C001075
First Name: Bill
Last Name: Cassidy
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Bill Details

Update Date
Nov 15, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HRES
Resolution Number
147
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Apr 10, 2013
Policy Area
International Affairs
Is Law
No
Nov 20, 2013Committee

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Nov 20, 2013Committee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Nov 13, 2013Committee

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

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Nov 13, 2013Committee

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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May 6, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

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May 6, 2013Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House

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Introduced in House· Apr 10, 20130

Condemns the government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities, including Saeed Abedini (a U.S. citizen sentenced to prison in Iran after being tried for his religious beliefs and convicted for undermining the government of Iran).

Calls on: (1) Iran to release Saeed Abedini to the United States; and (2) the U.S. government to work aggressively for his release by designating appropriate Iranian officials for human rights abuses pursuant to the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.

Foreign Affairs Committee

House· Standing
Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsIranMiddle EastReligionSanctions

Introduced in House

Apr 10, 2013

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