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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.
1/3/2025, 8:57 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 74
Bill 118 sres 74 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that condemns the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its ongoing violations of the International Covenants on Human Rights. The resolution highlights the discrimination and mistreatment faced by the Baha'i community in Iran, including restrictions on their religious practices, denial of access to education and employment, and arbitrary arrests and imprisonment.
The resolution calls on the Government of Iran to end its persecution of the Baha'i minority and uphold its obligations under international human rights law. It also urges the United States government to continue to raise awareness of the plight of the Baha'i community in Iran and to work with international partners to hold the Iranian government accountable for its human rights abuses.
Overall, Bill 118 sres 74 is a bipartisan effort to shine a light on the injustices faced by the Baha'i minority in Iran and to call for action to protect their rights and freedoms.
The resolution calls on the Government of Iran to end its persecution of the Baha'i minority and uphold its obligations under international human rights law. It also urges the United States government to continue to raise awareness of the plight of the Baha'i community in Iran and to work with international partners to hold the Iranian government accountable for its human rights abuses.
Overall, Bill 118 sres 74 is a bipartisan effort to shine a light on the injustices faced by the Baha'i minority in Iran and to call for action to protect their rights and freedoms.
Congressional Summary of SRES 74
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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Current Status of Bill SRES 74
Bill SRES 74 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since December 5, 2024. Bill SRES 74 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 16, 2023. Bill SRES 74's most recent activity was Star Print ordered on the resolution. as of December 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 74
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
7Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
70Democrat Cosponsors
51Republican Cosponsors
17Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 74
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Detention of persons
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Due process and equal protection
- Higher education
- Human rights
- Iran
- Middle East
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- Religion
- Sanctions
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 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.
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.
Comments
Wrenlee Singleton
30,910
1 year ago
I don't see why this is such a big deal. It's not like it affects me or anything.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 74
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