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Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 23, 2015International Affairs
H.Res. 220

Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 21, 2016)

Condemns the government of Iran's 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 the seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the eight imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion.

Urges the President and the Department of State to utilize available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community.

What just happenedSep 21, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27](R-FL)Sponsor
152 cosponsors90 D62 R
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  1. Sep 21, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Sep 21, 2016FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 21, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

  4. Sep 21, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5743-5745; text of measure as introduced: CR H5743-5744)

  5. Sep 21, 2016DischargeH12300

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  6. Sep 21, 2016Committee5500

    Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  7. Sep 21, 2016FloorH30200

    Mr. Royce asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

  8. May 20, 2015Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  9. May 20, 2015Committee

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

    Africa Subcommittee
  10. Apr 23, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Apr 23, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Apr 23, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 21, 201636

Condemns the government of Iran's 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 the seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the eight imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion.

Urges the President and the Department of State to utilize available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community.

Introduced in HouseApr 23, 2015

Condemns the government of Iran's 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 the 7 imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the 12 imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion.

Urges the President and the Secretary of State to utilize available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community.

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