US HR111 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 12-4)
Status: Introduced on February 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 13 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Calling on the Government of Iran to immediately release Saeed Abedini and all other individuals detained on account of their religious beliefs. Recognizes that freedom of religious belief and practice is a universal human right and a fundamental freedom of every individual, regardless of race, sex, country, creed, or nationality, and should never be arbitrarily abridged by any government. Recognizes that governments have a responsibility to protect the fundamental rights of their citizens. Calls on Iran to immediately release Saeed Abedini and all other individuals detained on account of their religious beliefs.
Title
Calling on the Government of Iran to immediately release Saeed Abedini and all other individuals detained on account of their religious beliefs.
Sponsors
| Rep. Robert Pittenger [R-NC] | Rep. Mark Walker [R-NC] | Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA] | Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL] |
| Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA] | Rep. Michael Fitzpatrick [R-PA] |
| Rep. Michael Simpson [R-ID] | Rep. John Duncan [R-TN] | Rep. Bill Johnson [R-OH] | Rep. Keith Rothfus [R-PA] |
| Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R-TX] | Rep. John Kline [R-MN] | Rep. Vicky Hartzler [R-MO] | Rep. Randy Forbes [R-VA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. |
| 2015-03-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. |
| 2015-02-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2015-02-13 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/111/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres111/BILLS-114hres111ih.pdf |
