H.R. 3653 would hold the current regime in Iran accountable for its human rights record and it would support a transition to democracy in Iran.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(LogIran Human Rights Act of 2007 - Amends the Iran Freedom Support Act to direct the President to appoint a special envoy for human rights in Iran within the Department of State to editcoordinate efforts to improve respect for the wikifundamental human rights of the people of Iran and bework with organizations committed to promoting democracy in Iran.

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) there is a direct relationship between the state of freedom and democracy within Iran and the efforts of the firstIranian regime to provideacquire nuclear weapons and the long-term success of the global war on terror; (2) it is essential that the issue of human rights violations in Iran should remain a detailed summarytop U.S. foreign policy priority independent of efforts to address the bill!)nuclear threat in Iran; (3) the U.S. government should explore the possibility of a regional human rights dialogue with Iran; (4) the United Nations has a significant role to play in improving human rights in Iran; and (5) the commitment to human rights and democracy of an Iranian national who has applied for a U.S. entry visa should be considered when determining visa eligibility.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 9/25/2007: Referred to edit the wiki and be the firstHouse committee. Status: Referred to update the status of the bill!)House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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== Points in Favor ==

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