A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

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Summary of Bill SRES 74

Bill 118 sres 74 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its ongoing violations of the International Covenants on Human Rights. The resolution highlights the discrimination and mistreatment faced by the Baha'i community in Iran, including restrictions on their religious practices, denial of access to education and employment, and arbitrary arrests and imprisonment.

The resolution calls on the Government of Iran to end its persecution of the Baha'i minority and uphold its obligations under international human rights law. It also urges the United States government to continue to raise awareness of the plight of the Baha'i community in Iran and to work with international partners to hold the Iranian government accountable for its human rights abuses.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 74 is a bipartisan effort to shine a light on the injustices faced by the Baha'i minority in Iran and to call for action to protect their rights and freedoms.

Congressional Summary of SRES 74

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties. The resolution calls on Iran to (1) immediately release Baha'is and others imprisoned or detained solely on account of religion, (2) end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda against the Baha'is, and (3) reverse certain policies that discriminate against Baha'is and other religious minorities. The resolution also 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.

Current Status of Bill SRES 74

Bill SRES 74 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 5, 2024. Bill SRES 74 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2023.  Bill SRES 74's most recent activity was Star Print ordered on the resolution. as of December 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 74

Total Number of Sponsors
7
Democrat Sponsors
7
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
70
Democrat Cosponsors
51
Republican Cosponsors
17
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 74

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionHigher educationHuman rightsIranMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsReligionSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 74

A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
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