S.Res. 183 · 117th Congress · Senate

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.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2297)
Introduced
Apr 28, 21
Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it 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 Timeline

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  1. APR 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. APR 28, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2297)

Committees

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Foreign Relations Committee

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Referred: Apr 28, 2021

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