Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

H.Res.109 through Congress

H.Res.109 is considered only in the House.

HouseMar 12, 2013IntroducedOfficial record

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.75 A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Mar 12, 2013

Condemns Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Calls on Iran to release all prisoners held solely on account of their religion.

Calls on the President and Secretary of State, in cooperation with responsible nations, to condemn Iran's continued violation of human rights and demand the release of prisoners held solely on account of their religion.

Urges the President and Secretary to impose sanctions on Iranian government officials and other individuals directly responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against the Baha'i community of Iran.

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Rep. Grimm, Michael G. [R-NY-11] · R–NY

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Jun 19, 2014
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Jun 19, 2014
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.
May 6, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Mar 12, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 12, 2013
Introduced in House
Mar 12, 2013
Introduced in House

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SRES 75 · A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

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Discuss H.Res.109, 113th Congress: Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/109

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2013-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres109/BILLS-113hres109ih.htm

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Discuss H.Res.109, 113th Congress: Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/109

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2013-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres109/BILLS-113hres109ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T14:04:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.109, 113th Congress: Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/109

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2013-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres109/BILLS-113hres109ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T14:04:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.109, 113th Congress: Condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/109

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2013-03-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres109/BILLS-113hres109ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T14:04:57Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.109 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.