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Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

USA118th CongressHRES-492| House 
| Updated: 9/12/2023
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (58)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties. The resolution calls on Iran to (1) immediately release Baha'is and others imprisoned or detained solely on account of religion, (2) end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda against the Baha'is, and (3) reverse certain policies that discriminate against Baha'is and other religious minorities. The resolution also urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-274
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Jun 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 21, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 12, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 12, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4247-4249)
Sep 12, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.
Sep 12, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 12, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257-4258)
Sep 12, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)
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Sep 12, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 118-74
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-274
    Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.


  • June 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • June 21, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 12, 2023
    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.


  • September 12, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4247-4249)


  • September 12, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.


  • September 12, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 12, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257-4258)


  • September 12, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)
    View Vote


  • September 12, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 118-74
    Star Print ordered on the resolution.

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 118-74: A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
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Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

USA118th CongressHRES-492| House 
| Updated: 9/12/2023
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties. The resolution calls on Iran to (1) immediately release Baha'is and others imprisoned or detained solely on account of religion, (2) end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda against the Baha'is, and (3) reverse certain policies that discriminate against Baha'is and other religious minorities. The resolution also urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-274
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Jun 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 21, 2023
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 12, 2023
Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Sep 12, 2023
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4247-4249)
Sep 12, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.
Sep 12, 2023
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Sep 12, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257-4258)
Sep 12, 2023
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)
View Vote
Sep 12, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 11, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 118-74
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-274
    Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.


  • June 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • June 21, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 12, 2023
    Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.


  • September 12, 2023
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4247-4249)


  • September 12, 2023
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492.


  • September 12, 2023
    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.


  • September 12, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257-4258)


  • September 12, 2023
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248)
    View Vote


  • September 12, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • December 11, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 118-74
    Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Janice D. Schakowsky

Janice D. Schakowsky

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (58)
Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Richard McCormick (Republican)Gabe Vasquez (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Dean Phillips (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bill Posey (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • SRES 118-74: A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Detention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionHigher educationHuman rightsIranMiddle EastPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsReligionSanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status