Senate Simple Resolution 578
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 14, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
578
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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Summary
This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.
May 14, 2020
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05/14/2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2455-2456)
05/14/2020
Introduced in Senate
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