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.

House Resolution

H.Res. 925

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Janice Schakowsky

D - IL

Cosponsors

22

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority, which Human Rights Watch has characterized as a crime against humanity. Since 1979, over 200 Baha'i leaders have been killed and 10,000+ dismissed from jobs. The resolution calls for releasing imprisoned Baha'is and imposing sanctions on Iranian officials responsible.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i religious minority, which Human Rights Watch has characterized as a crime against humanity. Since 1979, over 200 Baha'i leaders have been killed and 10,000+ dismissed from jobs. The resolution calls for releasing imprisoned Baha'is and imposing sanctions on Iranian officials responsible.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Over 200 Baha'i leaders killed since 1979, 10,000+ dismissed from jobs
85% of human rights violations against religious minorities target Baha'is
Baha'i women disproportionately targeted - 2/3 of Baha'i prisoners are women
Baha'is banned from universities and government employment
Human Rights Watch calls persecution a crime against humanity
Calls for sanctions on Iranian officials under existing authorities

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Impacts approximately 300,000 Baha'is in Iran facing systemic persecution, Baha'i communities worldwide, U.S.-Iran relations, and broader international human rights advocacy. Resolution continues 40+ years of Congressional condemnation of Iran's religious persecution.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

925, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hres-925