Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.
12/15/2023, 3:50 PMSummary of Bill HCONRES 7
Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 7, titled "Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The resolution aims to condemn the Iranian government for its violations of human rights against the citizens of Iran who have been peacefully protesting in over 133 cities.The resolution highlights the courage and determination of the Iranian people who have taken to the streets to peacefully demonstrate for their rights and freedoms. It condemns the Iranian regime for its violent crackdown on these protests, including the use of excessive force, arbitrary arrests, and censorship of the media and internet.
The resolution calls on the Iranian government to respect the rights of its citizens to freedom of expression, assembly, and association. It also urges the international community to hold the Iranian regime accountable for its human rights abuses and to support the people of Iran in their quest for democracy and freedom. Overall, Bill 118 H.Con.Res. 7 is a non-partisan effort to bring attention to the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian government against its own people and to show solidarity with the brave men and women of Iran who are peacefully advocating for their rights.
Congressional Summary of HCONRES 7
This concurrent resolution expresses support for the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime.
The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children, and calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces.
Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.
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Current Status of Bill HCONRES 7
Bill HCONRES 7 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HCONRES 7 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HCONRES 7's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of January 26, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HCONRES 7
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
128Democrat Cosponsors
74Republican Cosponsors
54Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HCONRES 7
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional tributesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaIranMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentPublic-private cooperationRule of law and government transparencySanctionsWomen's rightsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HCONRES 7
Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.Condemning the Iranian regime's human rights abuses against the brave women and men of Iran peacefully demonstrating in more than 133 cities.Commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.Comments
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