HCONRES 310 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution urging the Government of Iran to respect the human rights of members of the Baha'i faith, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1988-06-02· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: For Further Action See S.Con.Res.120.(1988-08-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Urges the Government of Iran to uphold the human rights of all its nationals, including members of the Baha'i faith, and to restore fully the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Calls upon the President to: (1) monitor and report on developments affecting the Baha'i minority in Iran and in other countries; (2) cooperate with other governments in continuing to make appeals to Iran concerning the situation of the Baha'is; (3) initiate and support efforts in the United Nations and its agencies on behalf of the Baha'is; and (4) provide, and urge others to provide, for refugee and humanitarian assistance for those Baha'is fleeing their homelands to escape religious repression.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans