Contact Congress about H.Res. 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.

The resolution says Iran is abusing Baha'is and other religious minorities. It calls for prisoners to be freed and for U.S. officials to push back harder. It does not create new powers or new penalties by itself.

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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. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Latest action on H.Res. 925: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Baha'is in Iran and other religious minorities who face jail, discrimination, and limits on daily life because of their faith. It also affects Iranian officials accused of serious abuses, since the resolution urges sanctions against them under existing U.S. law. U.S. foreign policy officials would be pressed to speak out more forcefully and coordinate with other countries. Human rights groups and international bodies may also use the resolution to support more public pressure on Iran.

Why this matters: This matters because it focuses attention on people in Iran who can lose their freedom, schooling, work, property, and religious rights because of their faith. It also shows that Congress sees these abuses as violations of international promises Iran already made. The resolution could add pressure if U.S. officials and other countries act on it, especially through public condemnation and targeted sanctions. But it does not force those steps, so the real-world effect is uncertain.

Key provisions in H.Res. 925

• Says Iran is breaking two major human rights agreements by how it treats Baha'is: the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights.
• Points to many years of reports showing Baha'is in Iran have been killed, jailed, fired from jobs, blocked from college, and stripped of property because of their faith.
• Cites recent reports from the United Nations, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the State Department, and rights groups. Those reports describe more arrests, especially of Baha'i women, and tighter limits on cemeteries, land, and businesses.
• Formally condemns Iran's government for state-backed persecution of the Baha'i minority and for broader human rights abuses.
• Calls on Iran to immediately free all Baha'is and other people jailed only because of their religion.

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Questions people ask about H.Res. 925

What is H.Res. 925?

The resolution says Iran is abusing Baha'is and other religious minorities. It calls for prisoners to be freed and for U.S. officials to push back harder. It does not create new powers or new penalties by itself.

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