Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Bill: 118-hres-492
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Introduced: 2023-06-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Higher education
Human rights
Iran
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Religion
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2023-06-09
text: 
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties. The resolution calls on Iran to (1) immediately release Baha'is and others imprisoned or detained solely on account of religion, (2) end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda against the Baha'is, and (3) reverse certain policies that discriminate against Baha'is and other religious minorities. The resolution also 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.

action_date: 2023-09-12
text: 
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties. The resolution calls on Iran to (1) immediately release Baha'is and others imprisoned or detained solely on account of religion, (2) end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda against the Baha'is, and (3) reverse certain policies that discriminate against Baha'is and other religious minorities. The resolution also 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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257-4258)
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: 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.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4247-4249)
action_date: 2023-09-12
text: Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
action_date: 2023-06-21
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2023-06-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-06-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-06-09
text: Introduced in House