Condemning the Government of Iran's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini and its crackdown on protesters seeking basic human rights, and supporting the protesters in their demands for freedom.

12/29/2022, 12:48 PM

This resolution condemns the Iranian regime's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini.

The resolution condemns the Iranian regime's laws that discriminate against women.

The resolution also condemns the Iranian regime's use of violence against those peacefully protesting the government and seeking freedom.

Finally, the resolution recognizes the right to self-determination for the Iranian people struggling to establish a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Iran.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1397, titled "Condemning the Government of Iran's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini and its crackdown on protesters seeking basic human rights, and supporting the protesters in their demands for freedom," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to denounce the Iranian government for its human rights abuses, specifically the torture and murder of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was killed while in police custody.

The resolution also condemns the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters who are seeking basic human rights and freedoms. It expresses support for the protesters in their demands for freedom and calls on the Iranian government to respect the rights of its citizens and allow for peaceful protests.

The resolution highlights the importance of upholding human rights and democracy in Iran and urges the international community to hold the Iranian government accountable for its actions. It emphasizes the need for the US to stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and justice. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1397 is a strong statement against the Iranian government's human rights abuses and a call to action for the US to support the protesters in their quest for basic human rights and freedoms.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 1397

Introduced on
2022-09-28

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/28/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the Iranian regime's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini.

The resolution condemns the Iranian regime's laws that discriminate against women.

The resolution also condemns the Iranian regime's use of violence against those peacefully protesting the government and seeking freedom.

Finally, the resolution recognizes the right to self-determination for the Iranian people struggling to establish a democratic, secular, and nonnuclear Iran.

Bill 117 H.Res. 1397, titled "Condemning the Government of Iran's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini and its crackdown on protesters seeking basic human rights, and supporting the protesters in their demands for freedom," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to denounce the Iranian government for its human rights abuses, specifically the torture and murder of Mahsa Amini, a young woman who was killed while in police custody.

The resolution also condemns the Iranian government's crackdown on protesters who are seeking basic human rights and freedoms. It expresses support for the protesters in their demands for freedom and calls on the Iranian government to respect the rights of its citizens and allow for peaceful protests.

The resolution highlights the importance of upholding human rights and democracy in Iran and urges the international community to hold the Iranian government accountable for its actions. It emphasizes the need for the US to stand in solidarity with the Iranian people in their fight for freedom and justice. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1397 is a strong statement against the Iranian government's human rights abuses and a call to action for the US to support the protesters in their quest for basic human rights and freedoms.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the Government of Iran's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini and its crackdown on protesters seeking basic human rights, and supporting the protesters in their demands for freedom.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary10/11/2022

This resolution condemns the Iranian regime's torture and murder of Mahsa Amini.

The resolution condemns the Iranian regime's laws that discriminate against women.

The resolution also condemns the Iranian regime's use of violence ag...


Latest Action9/28/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.