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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 744

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 744

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it 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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 744

Bill HRES 744 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 1, 2022. Bill HRES 744 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on October 25, 2021. Bill HRES 744's most recent activity was Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8698-8699) as of December 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 744

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

174

Democrat Cosponsors

108

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 744

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Detention of persons

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Due process and equal protection

- Higher education

- Human rights

- International organizations and cooperation

- Iran

- Middle East

- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

- Religion

- Sanctions

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 744

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.