Legis Daily

A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.

USA117th CongressSCONRES-47| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2022
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (23)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children. The resolution calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces. Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Sep 29, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5561)
Dec 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 117-110
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 7, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Dec 7, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.
Dec 7, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.
  • September 29, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5561)


  • December 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 117-110
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 7, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • December 7, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.


  • December 7, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 117-110: Commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional tributesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaIranMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentPublic-private cooperationRule of law and government transparencySanctionsWomen's rights

A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.

USA117th CongressSCONRES-47| Senate 
| Updated: 12/7/2022
This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime. The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children. The resolution calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces. Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Sep 29, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 29, 2022
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5561)
Dec 7, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HCONRES 117-110
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 7, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Dec 7, 2022
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.
Dec 7, 2022
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.
  • September 29, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 29, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5561)


  • December 7, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HCONRES 117-110
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 7, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.


  • December 7, 2022
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with a preamble. Without written report.


  • December 7, 2022
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (23)
Bill Cassidy (Republican)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Todd Young (Republican)Angus S. King (Independent)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Bill Hagerty (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Gary C. Peters (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mark Kelly (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HCONRES 117-110: Commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 80 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsCongressional tributesDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationInternational organizations and cooperationInternet, web applications, social mediaIranMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsProtest and dissentPublic-private cooperationRule of law and government transparencySanctionsWomen's rights