March 17, 2015
U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC:
Bipartisan members of congress today announced formation of Iran Human Rights and Democracy Caucus (IHRDC). The Caucus is co-chaired by Rep. Dana Rohrabacher, Rep. Steve Cohen, Rep. Loretta Sanchez, Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Rep. Ted Poe, and Rep. Brian Higgins. A Congressional Member Organization, IHRDC will provide members of congress with information on developments in Iran in order to mobilize support for legislative initiatives to promote a free Iran. (Read IHRDC Dear Colleague Letter)
In remarks before a packed reception hall hosted by OIAC-US, representatives Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, Ted Poe, Sheila Jackson-Lee, and Brad Sherman congratulated the Iranian people on the occasion of Nowrouz (Persian New Year) and highlighted Iranian government’s atrocious rights record.
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) announces his decision to join IHRDC caucus at OIACUS event – March 17, 2015
Rep. R. Ruiz at IHRDC inauguration announcement, March 17, 2015
Representative Ted Poe (R-TX) meets with OIACUS activists – March 17, 2015
Rep. Carson speaks at IHRDC inauguration announcement, March 17, 2015
Rep. Judy Chu at IHRDC inauguration announcement, March 17, 2015
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen at IHRDC inauguration announcement, March 17, 2015
