Bill · H.Res. 925· House(119-HRES-925)

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

Age: 82 years

Illinois

Introduced: 12/3/2025
Last activity: 12/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Janice Schakowsky
Cosponsors: - 33 - 15

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution condemns the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority. It highlights decades of human rights violations, including executions, job dismissals, imprisonment of women, and denial of education. The text details past findings from the United Nations, human rights organizations, and U.S. reports regarding these abuses. It calls on Iran to release Baha'i prisoners, stop hate propaganda, and restore equal rights. Finally, it urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to condemn these actions and use existing laws to impose sanctions on responsible Iranian officials.

Yes

Does this protect the freedom to practise a religion?+8
Condemns religious persecution and calls for the free exercise of religion for the Baha'i minority.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?+4
Uses diplomatic pressure and sanctions to address state-sponsored persecution.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+3
Calls for cooperation with responsible nations to condemn human rights violations.