US SR529 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on July 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-12 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5009)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-12 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5009)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi. Calls on the government of Iran to release Siamak and Baquer Namazi unconditionally. Urges the Secretary of State, U.S. allies, and the United Nations to raise the cases of Siamak and Baquer Namazi with Iranian officials at every opportunity and undertake efforts to secure their immediate release. Encourages the President to utilize appropriate measures against such government if they are not released.
Title
A resolution calling upon the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to release Iranian-Americans Siamak Namazi and his father, Baquer Namazi.
Sponsors
Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ] | Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT] | Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] |
Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-07-12 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5009) |
Subjects
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Sanctions
United Nations
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
International affairs
Iran
Middle East
Sanctions
United Nations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/529/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres529/BILLS-114sres529is.pdf |