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- H.RES.188
H.RES.188: Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 9, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 18, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
79 (43 Democrats, 36 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 9, 2017
Bill Summary
Condemns the government of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and for denying the evidence of crimes against humanity. Urges: (1) the Administration and U.S. allies to condemn the massacre and pressure the Iranian government to provide detailed information to the victims' families about their loved ones and their final resting places; and (2) the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Iran and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 18, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
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| May 18, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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| March 9, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| March 9, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Michael McCaul (R-Texas) |