House Simple Resolution 675
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Condemning the Government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 3, 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
675
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Condemns the government of Iran for: (1) funding terrorist organizations and activities; (2) oppression of its citizens; and (3) suppression of communication through interference with internet applications such as Instagram, Facebook, Telegram, and Twitter.
Reaffirms: (1) the U.S. commitment to promoting the freedoms of speech and assembly as universal rights, and (2) U.S. support for the citizens of Iran to establish a freely elected democratic system.
January 8, 2018
01/08/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
01/03/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:38:56 PM