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- H.CON.RES.249
H.CON.RES.249: Condemning the death sentence issued against British author Salman Rushdie by the Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in Iran and calling for its immediate repudiation.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 12, 1994
- Latest Major Action May 23, 1994
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (30 Democrats, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the death sentence issued against Salman Rushdie. Calls for the immediate withdrawal of such sentence and any associated reward. Calls upon the President to: (1) request that the United Nations Security Council condemn Iran for issuing the edict against Rushdie; (2) call upon the Government of Iran to respect international principles of human rights and lift such sentence; and (3) inform such Government that the House of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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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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| May 12, 1994 |
Introduced in the House by Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) |