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Bill113th CongressFiled Nov 14, 2014International Affairs
H.Res. 754

Condemning the Government of Iran for its gross human rights violations.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Nov 19, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Calls on the government of Iran to abide by its international and domestic obligations regarding human rights and civil liberties, including freedoms of assembly, speech, and press.

Deplores: (1) the dramatic rise in executions of Iranian citizens by authorities since the election of President Hassan Rouhani in June 2013, and (2) Iran's mistreatment of its religious minorities.

Condemns: (1) the recent execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari, a woman convicted of killing a man she said she stabbed in self-defense during a sexual assault; (2) the relentless persecution of the Baha'i minority; and (3) the undemocratic elections process that denies Iranians the ability to freely choose their own government.

Calls on Iran to release all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.

Notes that the Administration has designated only one Iranian person for the commission of serious human rights abuses under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act since May 30, 2013.

Urges the President to increase the utilization of all available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for serious human rights abuses, including by freezing assets and barring U.S. entry.

Urges the U.S. government to adopt and implement the following recommendations of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding Iran:

  • to seek that violations of freedom of religion and related human rights are part of discussions with Iran, and to work with allies to apply pressure through advocacy, diplomacy, and targeted sanctions;
  • to speak out at the highest levels about the severe religious freedom abuses in Iran, to work for the release of all prisoners of conscience, and to highlight the need for the international community to hold authorities accountable; and
  • to call on Iran to cooperate fully with and allow the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights Situation in Iran to visit Iran.

Stands with the people of Iran who seek the opportunity to freely elect a government of their choosing.

What just happenedNov 19, 2014

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39](R-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  • Engrossed in HouseNov 19, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseNov 14, 2014
  1. Nov 19, 2014FloorH38310

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

  2. Nov 19, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8106-8107)

  3. Nov 19, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8106-8107)

  4. Nov 19, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 754.

  5. Nov 19, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8106-8110)

  6. Nov 19, 2014FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  7. Nov 14, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

  8. Nov 14, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  9. Nov 14, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentNov 19, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Calls on the government of Iran to abide by its international and domestic obligations regarding human rights and civil liberties, including freedoms of assembly, speech, and press.

Deplores: (1) the dramatic rise in executions of Iranian citizens by authorities since the election of President Hassan Rouhani in June 2013, and (2) Iran's mistreatment of its religious minorities.

Condemns: (1) the recent execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari, a woman convicted of killing a man she said she stabbed in self-defense during a sexual assault; (2) the relentless persecution of the Baha'i minority; and (3) the undemocratic elections process that denies Iranians the ability to freely choose their own government.

Calls on Iran to release all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.

Notes that the Administration has designated only one Iranian person for the commission of serious human rights abuses under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act since May 30, 2013.

Urges the President to increase the utilization of all available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for serious human rights abuses, including by freezing assets and barring U.S. entry.

Urges the U.S. government to adopt and implement the following recommendations of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding Iran:

  • to seek that violations of freedom of religion and related human rights are part of discussions with Iran, and to work with allies to apply pressure through advocacy, diplomacy, and targeted sanctions;
  • to speak out at the highest levels about the severe religious freedom abuses in Iran, to work for the release of all prisoners of conscience, and to highlight the need for the international community to hold authorities accountable; and
  • to call on Iran to cooperate fully with and allow the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights Situation in Iran to visit Iran.

Stands with the people of Iran who seek the opportunity to freely elect a government of their choosing.

Introduced in HouseNov 14, 2014

Calls on the government of Iran to abide by its international and domestic obligations regarding human rights and civil liberties, including freedoms of assembly, speech, and press.

Deplores: (1) the dramatic rise in executions of Iranian citizens by authorities since the election of President Hassan Rouhani in June 2013, and (2) Iran's mistreatment of its religious minorities.

Condemns: (1) the recent execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari, a woman convicted of killing a man she said she stabbed in self-defense during a sexual assault; (2) the relentless persecution of the Baha'i minority; and (3) the undemocratic elections process that denies Iranians the ability to freely choose their own government.

Calls on Iran to release all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.

Notes that the Administration has designated only one Iranian person for the commission of serious human rights abuses under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act since May 30, 2013.

Urges the President to increase the utilization of all available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for serious human rights abuses, including by freezing assets and barring U.S. entry.

Urges the U.S. government to adopt and implement the following recommendations of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding Iran:

  • to seek that violations of freedom of religion and related human rights are part of discussions with Iran, and to work with allies to apply pressure through advocacy, diplomacy, and targeted sanctions;
  • to speak out at the highest levels about the severe religious freedom abuses in Iran, to work for the release of all prisoners of conscience, and to highlight the need for the international community to hold authorities accountable; and
  • to call on Iran to cooperate fully with and allow the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights Situation in Iran to visit Iran.

Stands with the people of Iran who seek the opportunity to freely elect a government of their choosing.

Condemning the Government of Iran for its gross human rights violations. — Informed