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A resolution upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.

USA116th CongressSRES-626| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2020
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others. The resolution, among other things encourages U.S. elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community; calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against Americans that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity; urges the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security to conclude a thorough and timely investigation into detentions of Iranian Americans at the border; and calls on Customs and Border Protection to immediately halt any orders that encourage discrimination on the basis of nationality or religion, including those targeting individuals of Iranian heritage.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3066)
Aug 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-1008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • June 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3066)


  • August 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-1008
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.

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  • HRES 116-1008: Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.
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A resolution upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.

USA116th CongressSRES-626| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2020
This resolution condemns bigotry and acts of violence or discrimination against Iranian Americans and others. The resolution, among other things encourages U.S. elected officials to engage Iranian Americans to share their experiences with their communities to end stereotypes, correct misconceptions, and convey instances of abuse against the Iranian American community; calls upon law enforcement authorities to investigate and vigorously prosecute crimes committed against Americans that are based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, or ethnicity; urges the Office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in the Department of Homeland Security to conclude a thorough and timely investigation into detentions of Iranian Americans at the border; and calls on Customs and Border Protection to immediately halt any orders that encourage discrimination on the basis of nationality or religion, including those targeting individuals of Iranian heritage.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3066)
Aug 1, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-1008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
  • June 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3066)


  • August 1, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-1008
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security, Facilitation, and Operations.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (2)
Tim Kaine (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-1008: Upholding the civil liberties and civil rights of Iranian Americans and condemning bigotry, violence, and discrimination.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Border security and unlawful immigrationCommunity life and organizationCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsGovernment studies and investigationsHate crimesImmigration status and proceduresIranLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersMiddle EastRacial and ethnic relationsReligionViolent crime