Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Summary

Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights. Calls on Iran to release all prisoners held solely on account of their religion. Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion. Urges the President and Secretary to impose sanctions on Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community of Iran.

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Timeline

1. 12 March 2013

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   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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2. 12 March 2013

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   Introduced in House

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3. 12 March 2013

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 6 May 2013

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

   Source: Committee

5. 19 June 2014

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

   Source: Committee

6. 19 June 2014

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

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• Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6] · R · Cosponsor
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