H.Res. 744 · 117th Congress

Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.

Introduced on Oct 25, 2021 by Theodore E. Deutch (D-FL-22). 87 cosponsors, 33 of them from another party. Latest action (Dec 1, 2022): Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8698-8699)

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Oct 25, 2021
Cosponsors
87
33 from the other party
Policy area
International Affairs
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers

Subjects

  • Detention of persons
  • Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
  • Due process and equal protection
  • Higher education
  • Human rights
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Iran
  • Middle East
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
  • Religion
  • Sanctions
  • Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Passed House, Dec 1, 2022). Public domain.

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the international covenants on human rights. Further, it calls on Iran to immediately release all imprisoned or detained Baha'is, and it 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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Theodore E. DeutchD-FL-22Sponsor

Democrats · 54

Republicans · 33

Roll calls

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History

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  1. Oct 25, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Oct 25, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Oct 25, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Feb 22, 2022 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism.
  5. Jul 27, 2022 · HouseSubcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and Global Counterterrorism Discharged.
  6. Jul 28, 2022 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
  7. Jul 28, 2022 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  8. Nov 29, 2022 · HouseMs. Jacobs (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
  9. Nov 29, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8631-8633; text: CR H8631-8632)
  10. Nov 29, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 744.
  11. Nov 29, 2022 · HouseAt 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.
  12. Nov 29, 2022 · HouseASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Schakowsky asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H. Res. 744, a bill originally introduced by Representative Deutch, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
  13. Dec 1, 2022 · HousePursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1499, proceedings on H. Res. 744 are considered vacated.
  14. Dec 1, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended.
  15. Dec 1, 2022 · HousePursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8698-8699)

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