H.Res. 823 · 116th Congress

A resolution condemning the Government of Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Sponsor
Ted Deutch
Introduced
2020-01-30
Latest action
2020-12-07 · The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Summary

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of human rights agreements. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it 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.