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S.RES.578: 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 May 14, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 14, 2020
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (16 Democrats, 15 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 14, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 14, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2455-2456)
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May 14, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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May 14, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |