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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.

USA119th CongressSRES-525| Senate 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (25)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The resolution condemns the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its ongoing violations of international human rights treaties, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It highlights a long history of congressional condemnation and reports from international bodies detailing severe discrimination, arrests, executions, and denial of fundamental rights against Baha'is. These abuses include restrictions on education, employment, property rights, and religious practices, often amounting to crimes against humanity. Specifically, the resolution calls upon the Government of Iran to immediately release all individuals imprisoned solely due to their religion, particularly Baha'is. It further demands an end to state-sponsored hate propaganda and the reversal of discriminatory policies that deny Baha'is and other religious minorities equal access to higher education, livelihood, due process, and the free exercise of their faith. The resolution also urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to actively condemn these human rights violations and to utilize existing authorities to impose sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for such abuses against the Baha'i community.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-578
A resolution 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-183
A resolution 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-139
A resolution 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.
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8485-8486)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-578
    A resolution 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-183
    A resolution 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-139
    A resolution 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.


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8485-8486)

International Affairs

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.

USA119th CongressSRES-525| Senate 
| Updated: 12/3/2025
The resolution condemns the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its ongoing violations of international human rights treaties, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. It highlights a long history of congressional condemnation and reports from international bodies detailing severe discrimination, arrests, executions, and denial of fundamental rights against Baha'is. These abuses include restrictions on education, employment, property rights, and religious practices, often amounting to crimes against humanity. Specifically, the resolution calls upon the Government of Iran to immediately release all individuals imprisoned solely due to their religion, particularly Baha'is. It further demands an end to state-sponsored hate propaganda and the reversal of discriminatory policies that deny Baha'is and other religious minorities equal access to higher education, livelihood, due process, and the free exercise of their faith. The resolution also urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to actively condemn these human rights violations and to utilize existing authorities to impose sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for such abuses against the Baha'i community.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-578
A resolution 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-183
A resolution 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.

Bill from Previous Congress

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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-139
A resolution 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.
Dec 3, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 3, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8485-8486)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-578
    A resolution 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-183
    A resolution 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-139
    A resolution 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.


  • December 3, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 3, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8485-8486)
Ron Wyden

Ron Wyden

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (25)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Roger Marshall (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Catherine Cortez Masto (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)John W. Hickenlooper (Democratic)John Boozman (Republican)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Deb Fischer (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)John Hoeven (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)Mike Crapo (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted