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H.RES.497: Condemning the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared and the practice of so-called "honor killings" in Iran, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 24, 2021
- Latest Major Action July 29, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (25 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 24, 2021
Bill Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared should be investigated and prosecuted and that the practice of honor killings in Iran is a violation of internationally recognized human rights. Further, it urges the Department of State to rebuke Iran for this practice and to condemn Iranian human rights abuses against vulnerable populations, including abuses based on sex, sexual...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 29, 2021 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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| July 29, 2021 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 24, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| June 24, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by David Cicilline (D-R.I.) |