HCONRES 128 · 106th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the treatment of religious minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, and particularly the recent arrests of members of that country's Jewish community.

Introduced 1999-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-24]· House

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Latest: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.(1999-07-01)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Clinton administration should: (1) be commended for supporting United Nations Commission on Human Rights Resolution 1999-13 (concerning continued discrimination against religious minorities in the Islamic Republic of Iran), and should continue to work through the United Nations to assure that Iran implements that resolution's recommendations; (2) condemn the recent arrest of members of Iran's Jewish minority and urge their immediate release; (3) urge all nations having relations with Iran to condemn the treatment of religious minorities in Iran and call for the release of all prisoners held on the basis of their religious beliefs; and (4) maintain the current U.S. policy toward Iran unless and until that country moderates its treatment of religious minorities.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans