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H.RES.33: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of Iran's lack of protection for internationally recognized human rights creates poor conditions for religious freedom in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Jan. 8, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 8, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Calls for the release of all religious prisoners in Iran and for U.S. officials to speak out publicly about the deteriorating conditions for freedom of thought, conscience, and religion or belief in Iran. Calls on the United Nations Human Rights Council to monitor and demand compliance with the recommendations of the representatives of those special mechanisms that have already visited Iran. Supports: (1) the continued designation of Iran as a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Jan. 8, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas) |