US HR823 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 61-34)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-12-07 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2020-12-07 - The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of human rights agreements. 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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-07 | House | The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. |
| 2020-12-07 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 2020-12-07 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6867-6868) |
| 2020-12-07 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 823. |
| 2020-12-07 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6867-6869) |
| 2020-12-07 | House | Mr. Raskin moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. |
| 2020-10-01 | House | Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism Discharged. |
| 2020-10-01 | House | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 2020-10-01 | House | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. |
| 2020-02-21 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism. |
| 2020-01-30 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2020-01-30 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
SR578 (Related) 2020-05-14 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2455-2456)
Subjects
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Higher education
Human rights
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Religion
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Due process and equal protection
Higher education
Human rights
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Religion
Sanctions
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
