Bill113th Congress

S.Res. 75

A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

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Introduced
Mar 12, 2013
Origin Chamber
Senate
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
Dec 20, 2013

Sponsor

Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]

Republican·IL
Bioguide ID: K000360
First Name: MARK
Middle Name: STEVEN
Last Name: KIRK
By Request: N
35
Cosponsors
1
Committees
8
Actions
0
Amendments
1
Related Bills
6
Subjects
3
Summaries
2
Titles
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Bill Details

Update Date
Jan 11, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Bill Type
SRES
Resolution Number
75
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 12, 2013
Policy Area
International Affairs
Is Law
No
Dec 20, 2013Floor

Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9111-9114; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9111-9113; text as passed Senate: CR S9113-9114)

Source: Senate

Dec 20, 2013Floor17000

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9111-9114; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9111-9113; text as passed Senate: CR S9113-9114)

Source: Library of Congress

Dec 18, 2013Calendars

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.

Source: Senate

Dec 18, 2013Committee

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

Source: Senate

Dec 18, 2013Committee14000

Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

Source: Library of Congress

Dec 18, 2013Committee

Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

Source: Senate

Mar 12, 2013IntroReferral

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1713-1714)

Source: Senate

Mar 12, 2013IntroReferral10000

Introduced in Senate

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in Senate· Mar 12, 20130

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

Calls on Iran to release all prisoners held solely on account of their religion.

Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion.

Urges the President and Secretary to impose sanctions on Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community of Iran.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)· Dec 18, 20131

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

Calls on Iran to release the 7 imprisoned leaders, the 12 imprisoned educators, and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion.

Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion.

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

Passed Senate amended· Dec 20, 201335

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 18, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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

Calls on Iran to release the 7 imprisoned leaders, the 12 imprisoned educators, and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion.

Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion.

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

Foreign Relations Committee

Senate· Standing
Detention of personsHuman rightsIranMiddle EastReligionSanctions

Agreed to Senate

Dec 20, 2013

Reported to Senate

Dec 18, 2013

Introduced in Senate

Mar 12, 2013