A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

Summary

Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs. Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses. Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.

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Timeline

1. 1 March 2012

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1205-1206)

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2. 1 March 2012

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 June 2012

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

4. 20 June 2012

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 431.

   Source: Calendars

5. 20 June 2012

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

6. 20 June 2012

   Reported

   Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

   Source: Committee

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Sponsors

• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hoeven, John [R-ND] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Blunt, Roy [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Johanns, Mike [R-NE] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
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