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Commemorating the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the subsequent protests in Iran.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 695
Bill 118 HRES 695 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to commemorate the 1-year anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amini and the protests that followed in Iran. Mahsa Amini was a 37-year-old woman who died in police custody in Iran in September 2020. Her death sparked widespread protests in Iran against police brutality and the lack of accountability in the country.
The resolution acknowledges Mahsa Amini's death and condemns the Iranian government for its failure to hold those responsible for her death accountable. It also expresses support for the Iranian people's right to peacefully protest and calls on the Iranian government to respect their rights to freedom of expression and assembly.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the US government to continue to support the Iranian people in their quest for democracy and human rights. It also urges the international community to hold the Iranian government accountable for its human rights abuses and to support the Iranian people in their struggle for freedom and justice. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 695 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to honor the memory of Mahsa Amini and support the Iranian people in their fight for justice and human rights.
The resolution acknowledges Mahsa Amini's death and condemns the Iranian government for its failure to hold those responsible for her death accountable. It also expresses support for the Iranian people's right to peacefully protest and calls on the Iranian government to respect their rights to freedom of expression and assembly.
Furthermore, the resolution calls on the US government to continue to support the Iranian people in their quest for democracy and human rights. It also urges the international community to hold the Iranian government accountable for its human rights abuses and to support the Iranian people in their struggle for freedom and justice. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 695 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to honor the memory of Mahsa Amini and support the Iranian people in their fight for justice and human rights.
Congressional Summary of HRES 695
This resolution commemorates the anniversary of death of Mahsa Amini and the protesters killed or detained in Iran since September 2022. It also supports the rights of women and of all people in Iran, and calls on Iran to end repression and to release all those detained for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in connection with the protests.
(Mahsa Amini was a 22-year old Iranian woman who died in police custody on September 16, 2022, after reportedly being arrested for wearing her hijab too loosely.)
Current Status of Bill HRES 695
Bill HRES 695 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2023. Bill HRES 695 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2023. Bill HRES 695's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 18, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 695
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 695
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 695
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