This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority and Iran's continued violation of international human rights treaties. The resolution calls on Iran to (1) immediately release Baha'is and others imprisoned or detained solely on account of religion, (2) end its state-sponsored campaign of hate propaganda against the Baha'is, and (3) reverse certain policies that discriminate against Baha'is and other religious minorities. The resolution also urges the President and the Department of State to impose sanctions on Iranian officials and others who are responsible for serious human rights abuses, including abuses against Iran's Baha'i community.
| Action Date | Type | Text | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-12 | Floor | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | House floor actions |
| 2023-09-12 | Vote | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 2 (Roll no. 385). (text: CR H4247-4248) | House floor actions |
| 2023-09-12 | Floor | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4257-4258) | House floor actions |
| 2023-09-12 | Floor | At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed. | House floor actions |
| 2023-09-12 | Floor | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 492. | House floor actions |
| 2023-09-12 | Floor | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4247-4249) | House floor actions |
| 2023-09-12 | Floor | Mr. McCaul moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. | House floor actions |
| 2023-06-21 | Committee | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 0. | House committee actions |
| 2023-06-21 | Committee | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held | House committee actions |
| 2023-06-09 | IntroReferral | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. | House floor actions |
| 2023-06-09 | IntroReferral | Introduced in House | Library of Congress |