H.Res. 497 · 117th Congress
Condemning the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared and the practice of so-called "honor killings" in Iran, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- Reported from committee
- Sponsor
- David Cicilline
- Introduced
- 2021-06-24
- Latest action
- 2021-07-29 · Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared should be investigated and prosecuted and that the practice of honor killings in Iran is a violation of internationally recognized human rights. Further, it urges the Department of State to rebuke Iran for this practice and to condemn Iranian human rights abuses against vulnerable populations, including abuses based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender expression.