Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses  against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.

Bill: 118-hconres-7
Sponsor: Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]
Introduced: 2023-01-09 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
International organizations and cooperation
Internet, web applications, social media
Iran
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Protest and dissent
Public-private cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: 
This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime.
 
The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children, and calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces.
 
Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.

action_date: 2023-01-25
text: 
This concurrent resolution expresses support for the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime.
 
The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children, and calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces.
 
Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2023-01-26
text: Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H307)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 36).
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 420 - 1 (Roll no. 36).
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H313)
action_date: 2023-01-25
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: 2023-01-25
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 7.
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H307-311)
action_date: 2023-01-25
text: Ms. Tenney moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2023-01-09
text: Introduced in House