United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 556 (112th)
Condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.
Introduced
17 February 2012
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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6 December 2025
Summary
Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities and its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Calls for Iran to release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religion. Recognizes that religious freedom is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom.
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6 official files
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 1 March 2012
Engrossed in House (PDF)
Engrossed in House · EN · 1 March 2012
Passed House amended
summary · EN · 1 March 2012
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 February 2012
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 17 February 2012
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 17 February 2012
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/556
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/112/hres/556