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S.RES.139: A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 25, 2017
- Latest Major Action Dec. 21, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (19 Democrats, 14 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Agreed to Senate - Dec. 21, 2017
- Reported to Senate - Dec. 11, 2017
- Introduced in Senate - April 25, 2017
Bill Summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 11, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Calls on such government to immediately release the five imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the seven imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 21, 2017 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| Dec. 21, 2017 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8276-8277; text: CR S8277)
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| Dec. 11, 2017 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.
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| Dec. 11, 2017 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
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| Dec. 5, 2017 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
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| April 25, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2533-2534)
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| April 25, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |