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- S.CON.RES.78
S.CON.RES.78: A concurrent resolution condemning the repression of the Iranian Baha'i community and calling for the emancipation of Iranian Baha'is.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Oct. 30, 2003
- Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2004
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (10 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
States that Congress continues to hold the Government of Iran responsible for upholding all the rights of its nationals, including members of the Bahai community, consistent with Iran's obligations under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international agreements. Condemns the repressive anti-Bahai policies and actions of the Government of Iran, and expresses concern that individual Bahais continue to suffer from severely...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
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Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
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Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Received in the House.
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Held at the desk.
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| Oct. 30, 2003 |
Introduced in the Senate by Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.) |