United States 115th Congress Status: Passed Senate 1 D cosponsors

SRES 139 — A resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8276-8277; text: CR S8277)

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

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What changed in the latest version

11 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment updates the language regarding the number of imprisoned Baha'i leaders, changing it from "7" to "5." It also clarifies the release dates of Mrs. Sabet and Mrs. Kamalabadi, further specifying that they were released upon the completion of their sentences. This matters because it reflects a more accurate account of the individuals involved and their status.

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139 Reported in Senate (RS)] <DOC> Calendar No.
139 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
281 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
Hirono, and Ms.
Hirono, Ms.
Heitkamp) submitted the following resolution;
Heitkamp, Mr.
Perdue, and Mr.
Peters) submitted the following resolution;
Corker, with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble [Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic] _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Corker, with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble December 21, 2017 Considered, amended, and agreed to with an amended preamble _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
Vahid Tizfahm--and these individuals were convicted of charges including ``spying for Israel, insulting religious sanctities, propaganda against the regime and spreading corruption on earth'' and sentenced to 20-year prison terms, the longest sentences given to any prisoner of conscience in Iran at that time, now reportedly reduced to 10 years 10 years, and Mrs.
Vahid Tizfahm--and these individuals were convicted of charges including ``spying for Israel, insulting religious sanctities, propaganda against the regime and spreading corruption on earth'' and sentenced to 20-year prison terms, the longest sentences given to any prisoner of conscience in Iran at that time, now reportedly reduced to 10 years, and Mrs.
(2) calls on the Government of Iran to immediately release the 7 5 imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the 7 imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion;
(2) calls on the Government of Iran to immediately release the 5 imprisoned Baha'i leaders, the 7 imprisoned Baha'i educators, and all other prisoners held solely on account of their religion;
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281 115th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
RES.
139 _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
_______________________________________________________________________ December 11, 2017 Reported with an amendment and an amendment to the preamble
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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2533-2534)

  3. Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

  4. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

  5. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

  6. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 281.

  7. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8276-8277; text: CR S8277)

  8. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8276-8277; text: CR S8277)

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Who sponsors SRES 139?
SRES 139 is sponsored by Wyden, Ron (Democratic).
What is the current status of SRES 139?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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