H.Res. 111 · 114th Congress
Calling on the Government of Iran to immediately release Saeed Abedini and all other individuals detained on account of their religious beliefs.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Robert Pittenger
- Introduced
- 2015-02-13
- Latest action
- 2015-03-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Summary
Recognizes that freedom of religious belief and practice is a universal human right and a fundamental freedom of every individual, regardless of race, sex, country, creed, or nationality, and should never be arbitrarily abridged by any government.
Recognizes that governments have a responsibility to protect the fundamental rights of their citizens.
Calls on Iran to immediately release Saeed Abedini and all other individuals detained on account of their religious beliefs.