HRES Bill 695 Commemorating the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the subsequent protests in Iran.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-09-18

Bill 118 HRES 695 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the protests that followed in Iran. Mahsa Amini was a 37-year-old woman who died in police custody in Iran in September 2020. Her death sparked widespread protests in Iran against police brutality and the government's handling of the situation. The resolution acknowledges Mahsa Amini's death and expresses condolences to her family and loved ones. It also condemns the Iranian government for its use of excessive force against peaceful protesters and calls for accountability for those responsible for Mahsa Amini's death. Furthermore, the resolution calls on the Iranian government to respect the rights of its citizens to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. It also urges the US government to continue to support the people of Iran in their quest for democracy and human rights. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 695 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to honor the memory of Mahsa Amini and support the people of Iran in their fight for justice and freedom.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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International Affairs

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Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]

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Commemorating the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the subsequent protests in Iran.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution commemorates the anniversary of death of Mahsa Amini and the protesters killed or detained in Iran since September 2022. It also supports the rights of women and of all people in Iran, and calls on Iran to end repression and to rel...

Bill 118 HRES 695 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the protests that followed in Iran. Mahsa Amini was a 37-year-old woman who died in police custody in Iran in Septem...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 695

Introduced on
2023-09-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution commemorates the anniversary of death of Mahsa Amini and the protesters killed or detained in Iran since September 2022. It also supports the rights of women and of all people in Iran, and calls on Iran to end repression and to rel...

Bill 118 HRES 695 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the protests that followed in Iran. Mahsa Amini was a 37-year-old woman who died in police custody in Iran in Septem...

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/14/2024

This resolution commemorates the anniversary of death of Mahsa Amini and the protesters killed or detained in Iran since September 2022. It also supports the rights of women and of all people in Iran, and calls on Iran to end repression and to rel...


Latest Action9/18/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.