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.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates house Resolution condemning Iran's persecution of Baha'is, calling for release of religious prisoners, end to hate propaganda, reversal of discriminatory policies, and urging the President and Secretary of State. The main policy areas are Foreign Policy.
Who Benefits and How
Baha'i community in Iran would be affected, Religious minorities in Iran would be affected, and Human rights advocacy organizations would be affected.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Iranian government officials responsible for human rights abuses could face increased risk.
Key Provisions
- Creates house Resolution condemning Iran's persecution of Baha'is, calling for release of religious prisoners, end to hate propaganda, reversal of discriminatory policies, and urging the President and Secretary of State...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates house Resolution condemning Iran's persecution of Baha'is, calling for release of religious prisoners, end to hate propaganda, reversal of discriminatory policies, and urging the President and Secretary of State.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Policy
Primary Purpose
The bill creates house Resolution condemning Iran's persecution of Baha'is, calling for release of religious prisoners, end to hate propaganda, reversal of discriminatory policies, and urging the President and Secretary of State.
Policy Domains
House Resolution - Iran Baha'i Persecution Condemnation
Identified Gains
- Baha'i community in Iran
- Religious minorities in Iran
- Human rights advocacy organizations
Identified Costs
- Iranian government officials responsible for human rights abuses
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Schakowsky (for herself, Mr. McCaul, Mr. Auchincloss, Mr. Beyer, …
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Submitted in House
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Baha'i community in Iran, Religious minorities in Iran
Iranian government officials responsible for human rights abuses
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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