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.
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 community.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
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Floor Vote
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Introduced Apr 28, 2021
Last action Apr 28, 2021
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Committee
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Apr 28, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2297)
upper
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 36 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ron Wyden
DDemocratic
Co
Alex Padilla
DDemocratic
Co
Benjamin L. Cardin
DDemocratic
Co
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
Co
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
Co
Dan Sullivan
RRepublican
Co
Deb Fischer
RRepublican
Co
Dianne Feinstein
DDemocratic
Co
Elizabeth Warren
DDemocratic
Co
Jacky Rosen
DDemocratic
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