HCONRES 121 · 96th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
A concurrent resolution condemning threats to religious minorities in Iran.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1979-05-16)
Plain Language Summary
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Urges the Iranian government to: (1) honor its pledges to safeguard minorities; and (2) provide adequate legal protection to religious minorities. Condemns: (1) the revolutionary tribunals' use of summary justice in Iran; and (2) the execution of an Iranian Jew based on his contacts with Israel and Zionism. Calls upon the President to: (1) apply the U.S. human rights policy to Iran; and (2) work through international forums to encourage the Iranian government to insure the rights of religious minorities.…
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Cosponsors (20)
16 Democrats4 Republicans