US SR80 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 19-11-1)
Status: Introduced on March 1 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-03-29 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2276)
Text: Latest bill text (Enrolled) [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 seven specified imprisoned Baha'i leaders and all other prisoners held on account of their religion, including: Mrs. Fariba Kamalabadi, Mr. Jamaloddin Khanjani, Mr. Afif Naeimi, Mr. Saeid Rezaie, Mr. Behrouz Tavakkoli, Mrs. Mahvash Sabet, Mr. Vahid Tizfahm, Ms. Raha Sabet, and Mr. Navid Khanjani. Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with the international community, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held on account of their religion, including the above-named individuals. Urges the President and Secretary to utilize 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

A resolution 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.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-03-29SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S2276)
2012-03-29SenateS.AMDT.1999 Amendment SA 1999 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2012-03-29SenateS.AMDT.1999 Amendment SA 1999 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator Paul. (consideration: CR S2276; text: CR S2276)Of a perfecting nature.
2012-03-29SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2276)
2012-03-28SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 345.
2012-03-28SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2012-03-27SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2011-03-01SenateReferred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1062)
2011-03-01SenateSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1062)

Same As/Similar To

HR134 (Same As) 2013-01-01 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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