House Simple Resolution 274
115th Congress(2017-2018)
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.
Active
Amendments
Passed House on Dec 12, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
274
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Condemns the government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Urges the President and the Department of State to: (1) condemn the Iranian government's continued violation of human rights and demand the immediate release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion, and (2) impose sanctions on Iranian officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses.
Amendments (2)
Dec 12, 2018
Agreed to in House
1
Sponsorship
House Amendment 986
An amendment to strike the preamble.
Agreed To
Dec 12, 2018
Agreed to in House
1
Sponsorship
House Amendment 985
An amendment to strike all after the resolving clause and insert new text.
Agreed To
12/12/2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12/12/2018
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10138-10139)
12/12/2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10138-10139)
12/12/2018
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10138-10140)
12/12/2018
Ms. Ros-Lehtinen asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
12/12/2018
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged.
06/29/2017
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
06/29/2017
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
05/18/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
05/18/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
04/25/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
04/25/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:35:51 PM