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H.Res. 497

ResolutionFederalHouseReported
Condemning the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared and the practice of so-called "honor killings" in Iran, and for other purposes.
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Floor Vote
Latest Action · July 29, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
June 24, 2021
Cosponsors (31)
25D 6R
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This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the murder of Alireza Fazeli Monfared should be investigated and prosecuted and that the practice of honor killings in Iran is a violation of internationally recognized human rights. Further, it urges the Department of State to rebuke Iran for this practice and to condemn Iranian human rights abuses against vulnerable populations, including abuses based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender expression.

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