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Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.
2/6/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HRES 627
Bill 118 HRES 627, titled "Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to denounce the actions of the Iranian government in relation to the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings that have occurred in Iran in recent years.
The resolution specifically condemns the Iranian government for its role in the massacre of political prisoners in 1988, where thousands of individuals were executed for their political beliefs. It also highlights the uprisings that took place in Iran in 2018, 2019, and 2022, calling attention to the government's violent suppression of these protests and the human rights violations that occurred during these periods.
Furthermore, the resolution calls for justice for the victims of these atrocities, urging the Iranian government to be held accountable for its actions and to ensure that those responsible for the massacre and suppression of uprisings are brought to justice. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 627 seeks to bring attention to the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian government and to advocate for justice for the victims of these atrocities.
The resolution specifically condemns the Iranian government for its role in the massacre of political prisoners in 1988, where thousands of individuals were executed for their political beliefs. It also highlights the uprisings that took place in Iran in 2018, 2019, and 2022, calling attention to the government's violent suppression of these protests and the human rights violations that occurred during these periods.
Furthermore, the resolution calls for justice for the victims of these atrocities, urging the Iranian government to be held accountable for its actions and to ensure that those responsible for the massacre and suppression of uprisings are brought to justice. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 627 seeks to bring attention to the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian government and to advocate for justice for the victims of these atrocities.
Congressional Summary of HRES 627
This resolution condemns Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners. It also urges the Biden Administration and U.S. allies to publicly condemn the massacre and to pressure Iran to provide information to the families of the victims.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 627
Bill HRES 627 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 27, 2023. Bill HRES 627 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 27, 2023. Bill HRES 627's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of July 27, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 627
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
292Democrat Cosponsors
90Republican Cosponsors
202Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 627
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 627
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.
Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the massacre of political prisoners in 1988 and the uprisings of recent years, including the 2018, 2019, and 2022 uprisings, and calling for justice for its victims.
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