United States · Resolution · SCONRES
S.Con.Res. 86 (98th)
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.
Introduced
15 November 1983
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Status
Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.
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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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summary · EN · 15 November 1983
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-concurrent-resolution/86
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/sconres/86