House Simple Resolution 744
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
Active
Passed House on Dec 1, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
744
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
12/01/2022
Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8698-8699)
12/01/2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.
12/01/2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H. Res. 744 are considered vacated.
11/29/2022
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Schakowsky asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 744, a bill originally introduced by Representative Deutch, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
11/29/2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
11/29/2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 744.
11/29/2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8631-8633; text: CR H8631-8632)
11/29/2022
Ms. Jacobs (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
07/28/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
07/28/2022
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
07/27/2022
Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Discharged.
02/22/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.
10/25/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
10/25/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:36 PM