A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi.
Latest action · Jul 12, 2016 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5009)
Progress
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- IntroducedJul 12, 2016
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Calls on the government of Iran to release Siamak and Baquer Namazi unconditionally.
Urges the Secretary of State, U.S. allies, and the United Nations to raise the cases of Siamak and Baquer Namazi with Iranian officials at every opportunity and undertake efforts to secure their immediate release.
Encourages the President to utilize appropriate measures against such government if they are not released.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jul 12, 2016 to Jul 14, 2016, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-UT | Orrin G. Hatch | Original | Jul 12, 2016 |
| D-DE | Christopher A. Coons | Jul 14, 2016 | |
| R-AK | Lisa Murkowski | Jul 14, 2016 | |
| D-CT | Richard Blumenthal | Jul 14, 2016 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 12, 2016Introduced in Senate
- Jul 12, 2016Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5009)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 808 | Calling on the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi. | Related bill | Jul 14, 2016 |
Subjects
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Text 1
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- Jul 12, 2016Introduced in Senate
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