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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.
12/15/2023, 3:51 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 492
Bill 118 HRES 492, titled "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," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution aims to address the ongoing persecution faced by the Baha'i minority in Iran, as well as the Iranian government's violations of international human rights agreements.
The resolution highlights the systematic discrimination and persecution 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. It also condemns the Iranian government for its failure to uphold the International Covenants on Human Rights, which guarantee the rights of all individuals to freedom of religion and belief.
The resolution calls on the Iranian government to immediately cease its persecution of the Baha'i minority and to respect their fundamental human rights. It also urges the US 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 actions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 492 seeks to draw attention to the ongoing human rights violations faced by the Baha'i minority in Iran and to advocate for their rights to be upheld and protected.
The resolution highlights the systematic discrimination and persecution 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. It also condemns the Iranian government for its failure to uphold the International Covenants on Human Rights, which guarantee the rights of all individuals to freedom of religion and belief.
The resolution calls on the Iranian government to immediately cease its persecution of the Baha'i minority and to respect their fundamental human rights. It also urges the US 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 actions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 492 seeks to draw attention to the ongoing human rights violations faced by the Baha'i minority in Iran and to advocate for their rights to be upheld and protected.
Current Status of Bill HRES 492
Bill HRES 492 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2023. Bill HRES 492 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 9, 2023. Bill HRES 492's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of September 12, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 492
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 492
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 492
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