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 its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
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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.
What just happenedDec 1, 2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8698-8699)
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in HouseDec 1, 2022
- Introduced in HouseOct 25, 2021
- Dec 1, 2022FloorH37300
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8698-8699)
- Dec 1, 2022Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.
- Dec 1, 2022FloorH1B000
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H. Res. 744 are considered vacated.
- Nov 29, 2022FloorH8D000
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Schakowsky asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 744, a bill originally introduced by Representative Deutch, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Nov 29, 2022FloorH37220
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
- Nov 29, 2022FloorH8D000
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 744.
- Nov 29, 2022FloorH30000
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8631-8633; text: CR H8631-8632)
- Nov 29, 2022FloorH30300
Ms. Jacobs (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
- Jul 28, 2022Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 28, 2022Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 27, 2022Committee
Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Discharged.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 22, 2022Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.
Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia Subcommittee - Oct 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Oct 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 25, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
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.