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Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:57 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3035
Bill 118 hr 3035, also known as the Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing human rights violations in Iran. The bill seeks to hold the Iranian government accountable for its actions and promote human rights and democracy in the country.
The key provisions of the bill include imposing sanctions on individuals and entities in Iran who are responsible for human rights abuses, including torture, extrajudicial killings, and arbitrary detention. The bill also calls for the establishment of a special envoy for human rights in Iran to monitor and report on the human rights situation in the country.
Additionally, the bill requires the US government to work with international partners to address human rights violations in Iran and support civil society organizations working to promote human rights and democracy in the country. The bill also calls for the release of political prisoners in Iran and the protection of journalists, activists, and other individuals at risk of persecution. Overall, the Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023 aims to hold the Iranian government accountable for its human rights violations and support efforts to promote human rights and democracy in the country.
The key provisions of the bill include imposing sanctions on individuals and entities in Iran who are responsible for human rights abuses, including torture, extrajudicial killings, and arbitrary detention. The bill also calls for the establishment of a special envoy for human rights in Iran to monitor and report on the human rights situation in the country.
Additionally, the bill requires the US government to work with international partners to address human rights violations in Iran and support civil society organizations working to promote human rights and democracy in the country. The bill also calls for the release of political prisoners in Iran and the protection of journalists, activists, and other individuals at risk of persecution. Overall, the Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023 aims to hold the Iranian government accountable for its human rights violations and support efforts to promote human rights and democracy in the country.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3035
Bill HR 3035 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3035 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 28, 2023. Bill HR 3035's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 28, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3035
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3035
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3035
Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023
Iran Human Rights and Accountability Act of 2023
To require the President to make a determination with respect to the application of sanctions with respect to certain officials of the Government of Iran, and for other purposes.
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