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Introduced
11/14/2014
11/14/2014
In Committee
11/14/2014
11/14/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Calls on the government of Iran to abide by its international and domestic obligations regarding human rights and civil liberties, including freedoms of assembly, speech, and press. Deplores: (1) the dramatic rise in executions of Iranian citizens by authorities since the election of President Hassan Rouhani in June 2013, and (2) Iran's mistreatment of its religious minorities. Condemns: (1) the recent execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari, an Iranian woman convicted of killing a man she said she stabbed in self-defense during a sexual assault; (2) Iran for the relentless persecution of its Baha'i minority; and (3) the undemocratic elections process that denies Iranians the ability to freely choose their own government. Calls on Iran to release all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Notes that the Administration has designated only one Iranian person for the commission of serious human rights abuses under the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act since May 30, 2013. Urges the President to increase the utilization of all available authorities, including the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010, to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others responsible for serious human rights abuses, including by freezing assets and barring U.S. entry. Urges the U.S. government to adopt and implement the following recommendations of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom regarding Iran: to seek that violations of freedom of religion and related human rights are part of multilateral or bilateral discussions with Iran, and to work with European and other allies to apply pressure through advocacy, diplomacy, and targeted sanctions; to speak out at the highest levels about the severe religious freedom abuses in Iran, to work for the release of all prisoners of conscience, and to highlight the need for the international community to hold authorities accountable; and to call on Iran to cooperate fully with and allow the United Nations (U.N.) Special Rapporteur on the Human Rights Situation in Iran to visit Iran. Stands with the people of Iran who seek the opportunity to freely elect a government of their choosing.
AI Summary
This Resolution condemns the Government of Iran for its severe human rights violations, urging it to uphold its international and domestic commitments regarding fundamental freedoms like assembly, speech, and press. It specifically deplores the significant increase in executions since June 2013, the mistreatment of religious minorities, and the undemocratic electoral process that prevents Iranians from freely choosing their leaders. The Resolution highlights the execution of Reyhaneh Jabbari, who claimed self-defense, and condemns Iran's ongoing persecution of its Baha'i minority. It calls for the release of all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and urges the U.S. President to more actively use authorities like the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010 to impose sanctions, such as asset freezes and travel bans, on Iranian officials responsible for abuses. Furthermore, it recommends that the U.S. government advocate for religious freedom in discussions with Iran, work with allies on targeted sanctions, and publicly condemn abuses while supporting the work of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Iran, ultimately standing in solidarity with the Iranian people's desire for self-determination.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 11/19/2014)
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