Condemning the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared and the practice of so-called "honor killings" in Iran, and for other purposes.
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 orientation, and gender expression.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jun 24, 2021
Last action Jul 29, 2021
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Jul 29, 2021
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
lower
Jun 24, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
lower
Jun 24, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 31 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David N. Cicilline
DDemocratic
Co
Abigail Davis Spanberger
DDemocratic
Co
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony G. Brown
DDemocratic
Co
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
Co
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
Co
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
Co
Carlos A. Gimenez
RRepublican
Co
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
Co
Dina Titus
DDemocratic
Co
Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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