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H.RES.823: Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of' the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2020
- Latest Major Action Dec. 7, 2020
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
94 (60 Democrats, 34 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 7, 2020
- Introduced in House - Jan. 30, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of human rights agreements. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Dec. 7, 2020 |
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Dec. 7, 2020 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Dec. 7, 2020 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6867-6868) |
Dec. 7, 2020 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 823.
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Dec. 7, 2020 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6867-6869)
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Dec. 7, 2020 |
Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Oct. 1, 2020 |
Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism Discharged.
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Oct. 1, 2020 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Oct. 1, 2020 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Feb. 21, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
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Jan. 30, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Jan. 30, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) |