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Article: Iran Human Rights Act Introduced in House by Rep. Bilirakis

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September 28, 2007
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, has introduced the Iran Human Rights Act of 2007 (H.R. 3653), legislation that would "hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its human rights record and to support a transition to democracy in Iran."

The bill, introduced on Sept. 25, was co-sponsored by Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Florida; Frank Wolf, R-Virginia; and Thaddeus McCotter, R-Michigan. It was referred to the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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