A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Bill: 113-sres-75
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2013-03-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Religion
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2013-03-12
text: 
Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
 Calls on Iran to release all prisoners held solely on account of their religion. 
 
Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion. 
 
Urges the President and Secretary to impose sanctions on Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community of Iran.

action_date: 2013-12-18
text: 
Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
 Calls on Iran to release the 7 imprisoned leaders, the 12 imprisoned educators, and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion. 
 
Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion. 
 
Urges the President and Secretary to utilize all available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community of Iran.

action_date: 2013-12-20
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the Senate on December 18, 2013. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
 
 
Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. 
 
 Calls on Iran to release the 7 imprisoned leaders, the 12 imprisoned educators, and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion. 
 
Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion. 
 
Urges the President and Secretary to utilize all available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community of Iran. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9111-9114; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9111-9113; text as passed Senate: CR S9113-9114)
action_date: 2013-12-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9111-9114; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S9111-9113; text as passed Senate: CR S9113-9114)
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2013-12-18
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
action_date: 2013-03-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1713-1714)
action_date: 2013-03-12
text: Introduced in Senate