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Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 29, 2022International Affairs
S.Con.Res. 47

A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate (Dec 7, 2022)

This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime.

The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children. The resolution calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces.

Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.

What just happenedDec 7, 2022

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
23 cosponsors15 D7 R1 I
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  1. Dec 7, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.

  2. Dec 7, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  3. Dec 7, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  4. Dec 7, 2022Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Sep 29, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5561)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Sep 29, 2022IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to SenateDec 7, 202225

This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime.

The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children. The resolution calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces.

Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.

Introduced in SenateSep 29, 2022

This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime.

The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children. The resolution calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces.

Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.

A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men … — Informed