Bill Sponsor
Senate Concurrent Resolution 2
118th Congress(2023-2024)
A concurrent resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran demonstrating in more than 133 cities and risking their safety to speak out against the Iranian regime's human rights abuses.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 26, 2023
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 26, 2023
Latest Action
Jul 25, 2023
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Concurrent Resolution
Concurrent Resolution
A form of legislative measure used for the regulation of business within both chambers of Congress, not for proposing changes in law. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Con.Res. or S.Con.Res. Joint resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
2
Congress
118
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.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Jersey
Democrat
Arizona
Republican
Arkansas
Democrat
California
Democrat
Connecticut
Democrat
Delaware
Republican
Florida
Democrat
Illinois
Republican
Louisiana
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Massachusetts
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
Minnesota
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
New Hampshire
Democrat
New Jersey
Republican
North Carolina
Republican
North Dakota
Republican
North Dakota
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Republican
South Carolina
Republican
Tennessee
Democrat
Virginia
Democrat
Virginia
Democrat
Washington
Democrat
Wisconsin
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This concurrent resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the women and men of Iran who are (1) participating in the current protests to defend their fundamental human rights, and (2) risking their safety to speak out against the human rights abuses committed by the Iranian regime.

The resolution condemns (1) the brutal beating and death of Mahsa Amini; and (2) the violent suppression by the Iranian regime of women and men participating in the current demonstrations, including children, and calls for transparent accountability for all killings of protesters by Iranian security forces.

Finally, the resolution encourages continued efforts by the Biden Administration to respond to the protests, including the recent sanctioning of the Iranian morality police.

Text (2)
July 25, 2023
January 26, 2023
Actions (5)
07/25/2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 153.
07/25/2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
07/13/2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
01/26/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S125-126)
01/26/2023
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 17, 2024 11:51:31 PM