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Bill113th CongressFiled Oct 31, 2013International Affairs
S.Res. 284

A resolution 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 passed senate without amendment (Nov 14, 2013)

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

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 happenedNov 14, 2013

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8070)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
11 cosponsors1 D10 R
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  • Agreed to SenateNov 14, 2013
  • Introduced in SenateOct 31, 2013
  1. Nov 14, 2013Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8070)

  2. Nov 14, 2013Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8070)

  3. Nov 14, 2013Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  4. Nov 14, 2013Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  5. Oct 31, 2013IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7734)

  6. Oct 31, 2013IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentNov 14, 201382

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

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.

Introduced in SenateOct 31, 2013

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.

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