US Congress House Resolution 579 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 24 2009 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2009-06-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law. Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran and pro-government militias as well as the ongoing government suppression of independent electronic communication through interference with the Internet and cellphones. Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections. Urges the President of the United States in a show of solidarity with Iranian citizens fighting for freedom to rescind the invitation to Iranian officials to attend July 4th celebrations at U.S. embassies and consulates around the world.

Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who embrace the values of freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and rule of law, and rescinding the invitation to Iranian officials to attend July 4th celebrations at United States embassies and for other purposes.

Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN]

Date	Chamber	Action
2009-06-24		Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

HR549 (Related) 2009-06-17 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6906)
HR560 (Related) 2009-06-19 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
SR193 (Related) 2009-06-19 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6854-6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6848)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/579/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres579/BILLS-111hres579ih.pdf