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United States · Resolution · HCONRES

H.Con.Res. 121 (96th)

A concurrent resolution condemning threats to religious minorities in Iran.

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Introduced

16 May 1979

Last action

16 May 1979 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22], Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6], Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Richmond, Frederick W. [D-NY-14], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Studds, Gerry E. [D-MA-10], Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Buchanan, John [R-AL-6], Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-2], Rep. Benjamin, Adam, Jr. [D-IN-1], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Stewart, Bennett McVey [D-IL-1], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rescom. Corrada, Baltasar [I-PR-At Large], Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. D'Amours, Norman E. [D-NH-1], Rep. Beard, Edward [D-RI-2], Rep. Corman, James C. [D-CA-21], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Flood, Daniel J. [D-PA-11], Rep. Mica, Daniel Andrew [D-FL-14], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Rep. Dougherty, Charles F. [R-PA-4], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Seiberling, John F. [D-OH-14]

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Summary

Urges the Iranian government to: (1) honor its pledges to safeguard minorities; and (2) provide adequate legal protection to religious minorities. Condemns: (1) the revolutionary tribunals' use of summary justice in Iran; and (2) the execution of an Iranian Jew based on his contacts with Israel and Zionism. Calls upon the President to: (1) apply the U.S. human rights policy to Iran; and (2) work through international forums to encourage the Iranian government to insure the rights of religious minorities.

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Timeline

  1. 16 May 1979

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 16 May 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 16 May 1979

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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