Calling on the United Nations Security Council to charge Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide and United Nations Charter because of his calls for the destruction of the State of Israel.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 Jun 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This congressional resolution, H.Con.Res. 21, would express the view of Congress. It specifically calls on the United Nations Security Council to charge Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating international agreements. These alleged violations stem from his statements advocating for the destruction of the State of Israel. The resolution also condemns these remarks and calls for measures to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, which it suggests could be used to carry out such threats.
The resolution affects Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the United Nations Security Council. It also implicitly addresses the relationship between the United States and Israel, reaffirming their partnership and commitment to Israel's existence. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received in the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Timeline
21 Jun 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 21 do?
- This congressional resolution, H.Con.Res. 21, would express the view of Congress. It specifically calls on the United Nations Security Council to charge Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad with violating international agreements. These alleged violations stem from his statements advocating for the destruction of the State of Israel. The resolution also condemns these remarks and calls for measures to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, which it suggests could be used to carry out such threats. The resolution affects Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and the United Nations Security Council. It also implicitly addresses the relationship between the United States and Israel, reaffirming their partnership and commitment to Israel's existence. The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received in the Senate, where it was referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Has H.Con.Res. 21 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 21. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 21?
- H.Con.Res. 21 was sponsored by Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9] (D-NJ), with 103 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 21?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (21 Jun 2007).
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