HCONRES 124 · 103th Congress · International Affairs

Concerning the emancipation of the Iranian Baha'i community.

Introduced 1993-07-21· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Ordered to be Reported.(1994-03-16)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Urges the Government of Iran to extend to the Baha'i community the rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the international covenants on human rights. Calls upon the President to continue to: (1) urge such Government to emancipate the Baha'i community by granting such rights; (2) emphasize that the United States regards the human rights practices of such Government, particularly its treatment of the Baha'is and other religious minorities, as a significant factor in the development of U.S.-Iranian relations; and (3) encourage other governments to continue to appeal to the Government of Iran and to cooperate with other governments and international organizations in efforts to protect the religious rights of the Baha'is and other minorities in Iran.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans