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H.RES.744: 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 Oct. 25, 2021
- Latest Major Action Dec. 1, 2022
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
87 (54 Democrats, 33 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 1, 2022
- Introduced in House - Oct. 25, 2021
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)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 1, 2022 |
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8698-8699)
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| Dec. 1, 2022 |
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H. Res. 744 are considered vacated.
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8631-8633; text: CR H8631-8632)
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Schakowsky asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 744, a bill originally introduced by Representative Deutch, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 744.
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| Nov. 29, 2022 |
Ms. Jacobs (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| July 28, 2022 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 28, 2022 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| July 27, 2022 |
Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Discharged.
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| Feb. 22, 2022 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.
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| Oct. 25, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Oct. 25, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) |