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H.Res. 497

Condemning the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared and the practice of so-called "honor killings" in Iran, and for other purposes.

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared should be investigated and prosecuted and that the practice of honor killings in Iran is a violation of internationally recognized human rights. Further, it urges the Department of State to rebuke Iran for this practice and to condemn Iranian human rights abuses against vulnerable populations, including abuses based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender expression.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1](D-RI)Sponsor
31 cosponsors25 D6 R
31cosponsors1committees5actions9subjects
  1. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  2. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  5. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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