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.

Bill: 114-sres-148
Sponsor: Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL]
Introduced: 2015-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Religion
Sanctions

Summary:
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
 Calls on the government of Iran to release the 7 imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the 12 imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other prisoners held on account of their religion. 
 
Urges the President and the Secretary of State to utilize available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community.

action_date: 2015-10-08
text: 
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
 
Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
 Calls on the government of Iran to release the 7 imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the 12 imprisoned Baha'i 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 the government of Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion.
 
Urges the President and the Secretary to utilize available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community.

action_date: 2015-12-17
text: 
Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
 
 Calls on the government of Iran to release the seven imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the nine imprisoned Baha'i 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 the government of Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion.
 
Urges the President and the Secretary to utilize available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on officials of the government of Iran and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community of Iran.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8831)
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8831)
action_date: 2015-12-17
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S8831)
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 263.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2015-10-08
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2405)
action_date: 2015-04-23
text: Introduced in Senate