A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.

United States118th CongressSCONRES-2Senate
Updated: Jul 25, 2023

Summary

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, and 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.

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  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.

    Senate

  3. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.

    Senate

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Senate