Calling on the Government of Iran to immediately release Saeed Abedini and all other individuals detained on account of their religious beliefs.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2015)
Recognizes that freedom of religious belief and practice is a universal human right and a fundamental freedom of every individual, regardless of race, sex, country, creed, or nationality, and should never be arbitrarily abridged by any government.
Recognizes that governments have a responsibility to protect the fundamental rights of their citizens.
Calls on Iran to immediately release Saeed Abedini and all other individuals detained on account of their religious beliefs.
What just happenedMar 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2015
- Mar 20, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee - Mar 20, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Feb 13, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 13, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 13, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House