H.Res. 497 · 117th Congress · House

Condemning the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared and the practice of so-called "honor killings" in Iran, and for other purposes.

Active· Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Introduced
Jun 24, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared should be investigated and prosecuted and that the practice of honor killings in Iran is a violation of internationally recognized human rights. Further, it urges the Department of State to rebuke Iran for this practice and to condemn Iranian human rights abuses against vulnerable populations, including abuses based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender expression.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUL 29, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  2. JUL 29, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  3. JUN 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. JUN 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. JUN 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Committees

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jul 29, 2021

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Referred: Jun 24, 2021

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