S.Res. 385 (112th): A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its continued persecution, imprisonment, and sentencing of Youcef Nadarkhani on the charge of apostasy.

Introduced:
Mar 01, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. David Vitter [R-LA]
Status:
Died (Reported by Committee)

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. S.Res. stands for Senate simple resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on June 19, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Mar 01, 2012
Referred to Committee Mar 01, 2012
Reported by Committee Jun 19, 2012
Cosponsors
11 cosponsors (10R, 1D) (show)
Committees

Senate Foreign Relations

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Last updated Mar 01, 2012.
8 pages

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6/20/2012--Reported to Senate without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns Iran for its systemic violations of the human rights of the Iranian people, including the state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran, and its continued failure to uphold its international obligations, including with respect to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. Calls on Iran to exonerate and release Youcef Nadarkhani and all other individuals held or charged on account of their religious or political beliefs.
Calls on the Administration to designate Iranian officials for human rights abuses.
Reaffirms that freedom of religious practice is a universal human right and a fundamental individual freedom that every government must protect.

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