Bill 117 H.Res. 744, titled "Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights," was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the ongoing human rights violations against the Baha'i minority in Iran.
The bill highlights the systematic persecution faced by the Baha'i community in Iran, including arbitrary arrests, imprisonment, torture, and discrimination in various aspects of life such as education, employment, and access to basic services. It condemns the Iranian government for its failure to uphold the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Iran is a signatory.
The bill calls on the Iranian government to immediately cease all forms of persecution against the Baha'i minority and to respect their fundamental human rights. It also urges the US government to continue to raise awareness about the plight of the Baha'i community in Iran and to work with international partners to hold the Iranian government accountable for its actions.
Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 744 seeks to draw attention to the ongoing human rights violations against the Baha'i minority in Iran and to advocate for their protection and rights in accordance with international standards.