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Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 30, 2020International Affairs
H.Res. 823

Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of' the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 7, 2020)

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of human rights agreements. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

What just happenedDec 7, 2020

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22](D-FL)Sponsor
94 cosponsors60 D34 R
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  1. Dec 7, 2020FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Dec 7, 2020FloorH38310

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

  3. Dec 7, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6867-6868)

  4. Dec 7, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H6867-6868)

  5. Dec 7, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 823.

  6. Dec 7, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6867-6869)

  7. Dec 7, 2020FloorH30300

    Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  8. Oct 1, 2020Committee

    Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism Discharged.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Oct 1, 2020Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Oct 1, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Feb 21, 2020Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.

    Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee
  12. Jan 30, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. Jan 30, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Jan 30, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 7, 202053

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of human rights agreements. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

Introduced in HouseJan 30, 2020

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and… — Informed