Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority in Iran and the continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Schakowsky (for herself, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Auchincloss, Mr. Beyer, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This House Resolution condemns the Government of Iran for its ongoing persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and calls on Iran to release imprisoned Baha'is, end hate propaganda, and restore equal rights to religious minorities. It also urges the President and Secretary of State to condemn Iran's human rights violations and impose sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for these abuses.
Who Benefits and How
The Baha'i community in Iran would benefit symbolically from this formal Congressional condemnation of their persecution, though as a non-binding resolution, it provides no direct legal relief. Human rights advocacy organizations benefit from having Congressional backing for their cause. Religious minorities in Iran more broadly are recognized and supported by this resolution.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Iranian government officials directly responsible for human rights abuses against Baha'is face increased international pressure and potential sanctions under existing U.S. authorities. The Government of Iran faces formal Congressional condemnation and pressure to change its policies.
Key Provisions
- Formally condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority
- Calls on Iran to immediately release all prisoners held solely for their religion
- Demands Iran end its propaganda campaign against Baha'is
- Calls on Iran to reverse policies denying Baha'is access to education, employment, and due process
- Urges the President and Secretary of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for human rights abuses
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
A House Resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and calling for the release of detained Baha'is and imposition of sanctions on Iranian officials responsible for human rights abuses.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Use congressional voice to condemn Iran's human rights abuses against Baha'is and call for executive action including sanctions"
Likely Beneficiaries
- Baha'i community in Iran
- Religious minorities in Iran
- Human rights advocacy organizations
Likely Burden Bearers
- Iranian government officials responsible for human rights abuses
- Government of Iran
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_house"
- → House of Representatives
- "the_president"
- → President of the United States
- "government_of_iran"
- → Government of Iran
- "the_secretary_of_state"
- → Secretary of State
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