Bill Title
Condemning human rights abuses by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and expressing solidarity with the Iranian people.
Committees
House International Relations
Bill Summary
Condemns the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran's human rights abuses and urges the international community to bring pressure on Iran to halt discrimination and violence toward its citizens, in particular women, religious and ethnic minorities, and vocal opponents of the regime. Urges the U.S. government to continue to pressure the government of Iran into making measurable human rights improvements. Expresses unity with all Iranian people and shares their desire to see Iran become a free country with democratic institutions and equal rights for all.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House International Relations
Date
Sept. 20, 2006
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Condemning human rights abuses by the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and expressing solidarity with the Iranian people