US HR134 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress


Status

January 1 2013 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Condemns 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. Calls on the government of Iran to release imprisoned Baha'i leaders, educators, and all other prisoners held 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 on account of their religion. Urges the President and Secretary to utilize all available measures, such as those available under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 and Executive Order 13553, to sanction Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for human rights violations in Iran, including against the Baha'i community.

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Title

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.

Sponsors

Rep Dold, Robert J.Rep Amodei, Mark E.Rep Baldwin, TammyRep Bass, Charles F.
Rep Bass, KarenRep Benishek, DanRep Berkley, ShelleyRep Berman, Howard L.
Rep Biggert, JudyRep Bilirakis, Gus M.Rep Bishop, RobRep Blackburn, Marsha
Rep Bonamici, SuzanneRep Bordallo, Madeleine Z.Rep Brooks, MoRep Buchanan, Vern
Rep Buerkle, Ann MarieRep Calvert, KenRep Capuano, Michael E.Rep Cardoza, Dennis A.
Rep Carnahan, RussRep Carson, AndreRep Carter, John R.Rep Chabot, Steve
Rep Clay, Wm. LacyRep Coble, HowardRep Coffman, MikeRep Connolly, Gerald E. "Gerry"
Rep Costello, Jerry F.Rep Crowley, JosephRep Cummings, Elijah E.Rep Davis, Danny K.
Rep Davis, Susan A.Rep Denham, JeffRep Dent, Charles W.Rep Deutch, Theodore E.
Rep Diaz-Balart, MarioRep Doggett, LloydRep Duncan, JeffRep Duncan, John J., Jr.
Rep Ellison, KeithRep Engel, Eliot L.Rep Eshoo, Anna G.Rep Faleomavaega, Eni F.H.
Rep Filner, BobRep Fitzpatrick, Michael G.Rep Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"Rep Forbes, J. Randy
Rep Fortenberry, JeffRep Frank, BarneyRep Franks, TrentRep Frelinghuysen, Rodney P.
Rep Gardner, CoryRep Gerlach, JimRep Gonzalez, Charles A.Rep Goodlatte, Bob
Rep Gowdy, TreyRep Graves, SamRep Griffin, TimRep Grimm, Michael G.
Rep Hastings, Alcee L.Rep Heck, Joseph J.Rep Heinrich, MartinRep Hirono, Mazie K.
Rep Honda, Michael M.Rep Huizenga, BillRep Hultgren, RandyRep Jackson, Jesse L., Jr.
Rep Jenkins, LynnRep Johnson, Eddie BerniceRep Johnson, Timothy V.Rep Keating, William R.
Rep Kildee, Dale E.Rep King, SteveRep Kinzinger, AdamRep Lamborn, Doug
Rep Lankford, JamesRep Latham, TomRep Lee, BarbaraRep Lewis, John
Rep Lipinski, DanielRep LoBiondo, Frank A.Rep Lofgren, ZoeRep Luetkemeyer, Blaine
Rep Lungren, Daniel E.Rep Maloney, Carolyn B.Rep Manzullo, Donald A.Rep Marino, Tom
Rep McCaul, Michael T.Rep McCollum, BettyRep McCotter, Thaddeus G.Rep McDermott, Jim
Rep McGovern, James P.Rep McIntyre, MikeRep McNerney, JerryRep Michaud, Michael H.
Rep Miller, GeorgeRep Miller, JeffRep Moran, James P.Rep Mulvaney, Mick
Rep Murphy, Christopher S.Rep Myrick, Sue WilkinsRep Nugent, RichardRep Olver, John W.
Rep Owens, William L.Rep Payne, Donald M.Rep Pingree, ChellieRep Pitts, Joseph R.
Rep Poe, TedRep Polis, JaredRep Posey, BillRep Price, David E.
Rep Ribble, Reid J.Rep Rigell, E. ScottRep Rivera, DavidRep Rohrabacher, Dana
Rep Ross, DennisRep Runyan, JonRep Sarbanes, John P.Rep Scalise, Steve
Rep Schakowsky, Janice D.Rep Schiff, Adam B.Rep Schmidt, JeanRep Schock, Aaron
Rep Schwartz, Allyson Y.Rep Scott, DavidRep Sensenbrenner, F. James, Jr.Rep Sherman, Brad
Rep Shimkus, JohnRep Shuler, HeathRep Slaughter, Louise McIntoshRep Smith, Christopher H.
Rep Smith, LamarRep Speier, JackieRep Stivers, SteveRep Towns, Edolphus
Rep Turner, Robert L.Rep Van Hollen, ChrisRep Walberg, TimRep Waxman, Henry A.
Rep Welch, PeterRep West, Allen B.Rep Wilson, JoeRep Wittman, Robert J.
Rep Wolf, Frank R.Rep Wu, DavidRep Young, Don

History

DateChamberAction
2013-01-01HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2013-01-01HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 12/31/2012 H7500-7501)
2013-01-01HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7560)
2012-12-31HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Engel objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
2012-12-31HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 134.
2012-12-31HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7500-7503)
2012-12-31HouseMs. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2011-03-08HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
2011-03-08HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and South Asia .
2011-03-01HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Same As/Similar To

SR80 (Same As) 2012-03-29 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2276)

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