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- H.CON.RES.124
H.CON.RES.124: Concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 21, 1993
- Latest Major Action March 16, 1994
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
97 (72 Democrats, 25 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Urges the Government of Iran to extend to the Baha'i community the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights. Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) urge such Government to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting such rights; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the human rights practices of such Government, particularly its treatment of the Baha'is and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Security, International Organizations and Human Rights.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
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Executive Comment Requested from State.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
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Executive Comment Received from State.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported.
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| July 21, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by John Edward Porter (R-Ill.) |