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H.CON.RES.257: Concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Feb. 29, 2000
- Latest Major Action Sept. 20, 2000
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
59 (43 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the repressive anti-Baha'i policies and actions of the Government of Iran. Continues to hold such Government responsible for upholding the rights of all its nationals in a manner consistent with Iran's obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and other international agreements guaranteeing the civil and political rights of its citizens.Expresses concern that individual Baha'is continue to suffer from severely...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 257.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| Feb. 29, 2000 |
Introduced in the House by John Edward Porter (R-Ill.) |