Bill · S.Res. 525· Senate(119-SRES-525)

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

Age: 77 years

Oregon

Introduced: 12/3/2025
Last activity: 12/3/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsored by: Ron Wyden
Cosponsors: - 22 - 8

International Affairs

Introduced
In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This Senate resolution condemns the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority. It highlights a history of human rights violations, including executions, imprisonment, and economic restrictions. The resolution notes that these actions violate international human rights covenants. It calls for the immediate release of Baha'i prisoners and an end to hate propaganda. Finally, it urges the U.S. President and Secretary of State to demand the release of these prisoners and impose sanctions on those responsible for these abuses.

Yes

Would women be better off under this?+5
The resolution specifically addresses the targeting and persecution of Baha'i women.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+5
The resolution calls for reversing policies that deny Baha'is due process under the law.