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H.Res. 147

ResolutionFederalHouseReported
Calling for the release of United States citizen Saeed Abedini and condemning the Government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities.
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Floor Vote
Latest Action · November 20, 2013
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Congress
113th (2013–2015)
Introduced
April 10, 2013
Sponsor
Rep. Bill CassidyR
Cosponsors (96)
16D 80R
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Condemns the government of Iran for its persecution of religious minorities, including Saeed Abedini (a U.S. citizen sentenced to prison in Iran after being tried for his religious beliefs and convicted for undermining the government of Iran). Calls on: (1) Iran to release Saeed Abedini to the United States; and (2) the U.S. government to work aggressively for his release by designating appropriate Iranian officials for human rights abuses pursuant to the Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2010.

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