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A resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to determine their future, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressSRES-539| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2020
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (6)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution (1) expresses the Senate's support for the rights of the people of Iran to peacefully assemble and engage in legitimate protest; (2) condemns the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, repression of peaceful protests, and actions related to the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752; and (3) calls on domestic and foreign governments, institutions, and other stakeholders to support the ability of Iranians to live in a free and open society.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1705-1706)
  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1705-1706)

International Affairs

Aviation and airportsEuropeGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranMiddle EastNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraineUnited Nations

A resolution supporting the rights of the people of Iran to determine their future, condemning the Iranian regime for its crackdown on legitimate protests, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressSRES-539| Senate 
| Updated: 3/11/2020
This resolution (1) expresses the Senate's support for the rights of the people of Iran to peacefully assemble and engage in legitimate protest; (2) condemns the Iranian regime's human rights abuses, repression of peaceful protests, and actions related to the downing of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752; and (3) calls on domestic and foreign governments, institutions, and other stakeholders to support the ability of Iranians to live in a free and open society.
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Timeline
Mar 11, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Mar 11, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1705-1706)
  • March 11, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 11, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1705-1706)
Benjamin L. Cardin

Benjamin L. Cardin

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (6)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Aviation and airportsEuropeGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaIranMiddle EastNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusUkraineUnited Nations