US HR549 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 31-0)
Status: Introduced on June 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-17 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6906)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 16 2009 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2009-06-17 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6906)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expresses support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the rule of law. Condemns the ongoing violence against demonstrators by the government of Iran, pro-government militias, and affiliated entities. Affirms the universality of individual rights and the importance of democratic and fair elections.
Title
Expressing support for all Iranian citizens who struggle for freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and the protection of the rule of law.
Sponsors
| Rep. Michele Bachmann [R-MN] | Rep. Kevin Brady [R-TX] | Rep. Dan Burton [R-IN] | Rep. Steve Buyer [R-IN] |
| Rep. John Campbell [R-CA] | Rep. Eric Cantor [R-VA] | Rep. Jason Chaffetz [R-UT] | Rep. Michael Conaway [R-TX] |
| Rep. Ander Crenshaw [R-FL] | Rep. Lincoln Diaz-Balart [R-FL] | Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL] | Rep. David Dreier [R-CA] |
| Rep. Randy Forbes [R-VA] | Rep. Virginia Foxx [R-NC] | Rep. Wally Herger [R-CA] | Rep. Jim Jordan [R-OH] |
| Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL] | Rep. Doug Lamborn [R-CO] | Rep. Connie Mack [R-FL] | Rep. Thaddeus McCotter [R-MI] |
| Rep. Tim Murphy [R-PA] | Rep. Sue Myrick [R-NC] | Rep. Mike Pence [R-IN] | Rep. Joseph Pitts [R-PA] |
| Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX] | Rep. Bill Posey [R-FL] | Rep. Adam Putnam [R-FL] | Rep. Thomas Rooney [R-FL] |
| Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL] | Rep. Mark Souder [R-IN] | Rep. Joe Wilson [R-SC] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2009-06-17 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6906) | |
| 2009-06-16 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | |
| 2009-06-16 | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6819-6820) |
Same As/Similar To
HR560 (Related) 2009-06-19 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR579 (Related) 2009-06-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
SR193 (Related) 2009-06-19 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6854-6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6848)
HR579 (Related) 2009-06-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
SR193 (Related) 2009-06-19 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6854-6855; text as passed Senate: CR S6855; text of measure as introduced: CR S6848)
Subjects
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Militias and paramilitary groups
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Human rights
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Militias and paramilitary groups
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-resolution/549/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hres549/BILLS-111hres549ih.pdf |
