US SR367 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Republican 15-1)
Status: Introduced on January 4 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-04 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S47)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 4 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-01-04 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S47)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran. Condemns the government of Iran for: (1) funding terrorist organizations and activities; (2) oppression of its citizens; and (3) suppression of communication through interference with internet applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and Twitter. Reaffirms: (1) the U.S. commitment to promoting the freedoms of speech and assembly as universal rights, and (2) U.S. support for the citizens of Iran to establish a freely elected democratic system.
Title
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran.
Sponsors
Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] | Sen. Deb Fischer [R-NE] | Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR] |
Sen. Joni Ernst [R-IA] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] | Sen. David Perdue [R-GA] |
Sen. John Cornyn [R-TX] | Sen. John Barrasso [R-WY] | Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT] | Sen. Tim Scott [R-SC] |
Sen. Mike Rounds [R-SD] | Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT] | Sen. Dean Heller [R-NV] | Sen. James Lankford [R-OK] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-01-04 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S47) |
Same As/Similar To
HR675 (Same As) 2018-01-08 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Subjects
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International affairs
Internet and video services
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
Human rights
International affairs
Internet and video services
Iran
Middle East
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/367/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres367/BILLS-115sres367is.pdf |