Expressing the grave concern of Congress regarding the continuing repression of the religious freedom and human rights of the Iranian Baha i community by the Government of Iran.

Bill Number

HCONRES 319

Introduced

Oct 30, 2003

Latest Action

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Democracy Discrimination in education Discrimination in employment Education Government Operations and Politics Higher education Human rights International Affairs International agencies International cooperation Iran Labor and Employment Middle East and North Africa Minorities Political persecution Religion Religious education Religious liberty Treaties Unemployment insurance United Nations

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Summary

Urges the Government of Iran to eliminate religious, educational, and employment discrimination against the members of the Bahai Faith.

Urges the reestablishment of Bahai institutions and the return of all confiscated Bahai properties.

Urges the United States and other countries, including the United Nations, to pursue an end to human rights violations in Iran.

Actions

Jun 24, 2004

Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 12, 2004

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
May 12, 2004

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 11, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and Central Asia.
Oct 30, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Oct 30, 2003

Introduced in House

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