A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the persecution of members of the Baha'i religion in Iran by the Government of Iran.

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Introduced

16 November 1983

Last action

15 June 1984 · Passed

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

Sponsors

Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Bateman, Herbert H. [R-VA-1], Rep. Beilenson, Anthony C. [D-CA-24], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Corcoran, Tom [R-IL-14], Rep. Clarke, James McC. [D-NC-11], Rep. Crane, Daniel B. [R-IL-19], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-5], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. McNulty, James F., Jr. [D-AZ-5], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Olin, James R. [D-VA-6]

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Summary

States that the Congress: (1) holds Iran responsible for upholding the rights of the Baha'is; (2) condemns Iran's decision to destroy the Baha'i faith; and (3) calls upon the President to work with appropriate foreign governments to form an appeal to Iran concerning the Baha'is, to cooperate with the United Nations in its efforts on behalf of the Baha'is, and to provide humanitarian assistance for Baha'is who flee Iran.

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Timeline

16 November 1983
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
16 November 1983
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 November 1983
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
9 December 1983
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Source: Committee
2 May 1984
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
22 May 1984
Passed
Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
22 May 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
22 May 1984
Floor
Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
22 May 1984
Discharge
House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
22 May 1984
Committee
House Committee on Foreign Affairs Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
22 May 1984
Committee
Favorable Executive Comment Received From State.
Source: Committee
24 May 1984
Introduced
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
12 June 1984
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 978.
Source: Calendars
12 June 1984
Discharge
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
12 June 1984
Committee
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
15 June 1984
Passed
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
15 June 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/226
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/hconres/226
us · 98-hconres-226 · source updated 14 January 2025