HCONRES 226 · 98th Congress · International Affairs

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the persecution of members of the Baha'i religion in Iran by the Government of Iran.

Introduced 1983-11-16· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
Committee
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(1984-06-15)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] States that the Congress: (1) holds Iran responsible for upholding the rights of the Baha'is; (2) condemns Iran's decision to destroy the Baha'i faith; and (3) calls upon the President to work with appropriate foreign governments to form an appeal to Iran concerning the Baha'is, to cooperate with the United Nations in its efforts on behalf of the Baha'is, and to provide humanitarian assistance for Baha'is who flee Iran.…

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Cosponsors (20)

14 Democrats6 Republicans