Topic

Human rights

Bills 4,269 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

4,269 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 116th at 531. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 119th
531 bills in the 116th Congress. Showing 511–531, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
SRES 179 A resolution recognizing widening threats to freedoms of the press and expression around the world, reaffirming the centrality of a free and independent press to the health of democracy, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States in promoting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of World Press Freedom Day on May 3, 2019. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2574-2575; text: CR S2573-2574) May 1, 2019
SRES 176 A resolution condemning the terrorist attacks on Christian worshipers in Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019, and standing with the Government of Sri Lanka to encourage the protection and preservation of religious liberties. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2523-2524) April 30, 2019
SRES 170 A resolution recognizing the Fifth Anniversary of the Chibok Girls Kidnapping by the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization and calling on the Government of Nigeria to redouble efforts to bring an end to the conflict in northeast and central Nigeria and to provide assistance to the victims. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2444-2445) April 11, 2019
SRES 169 A resolution requesting a statement under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 with respect to violations of human rights by the Government of Saudi Arabia. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2444) April 11, 2019
SRES 154 A resolution recognizing the week of April 11 through April 17, 2019, as "Black Maternal Health Week" to bring national attention to the maternal health crisis in the Black community and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2390) April 10, 2019
SRES 152 A resolution expressing the importance of the United States alliance with the Republic of Korea and the contributions of Korean Americans in the United States. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S80; text: CR S80) January 8, 2020
SRES 150 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: 4/9/2019 CR S2333) December 12, 2019
SRES 148 A resolution supporting efforts by the Government of Colombia to pursue peace and regional stability. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 464. June 3, 2020
SRES 142 A resolution condemning the Government of the Philippines for its continued detention of Senator Leila De Lima, calling for her immediate release, and for other purposes. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S79-80; text: CR S79-80) January 8, 2020
SRES 122 A resolution observing the 25th Anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2054) March 27, 2019
SRES 112 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States condemns all forms of violence against children globally and recognizes the harmful impacts of violence against children. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1907) March 14, 2019
SRES 101 A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S1746-1747; text: S1744-1745) March 7, 2019
SRES 81 A resolution calling for accountability and justice for the assassination of Boris Nemtsov. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3294-3296; text: CR S3295-3296) June 10, 2019
SRES 80 A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission. Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543) February 27, 2019
SRES 73 A resolution calling on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to immediately release Saudi Women's Rights activists and respect the fundamental rights of all Saudi citizens. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. February 14, 2019
SRES 67 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance and vitality of the United States alliances with Japan and the Republic of Korea, and our trilateral cooperation in the pursuit of shared interests. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2395-2397; text: CR S2396-2397) April 10, 2019
SRES 36 A resolution supporting the observation of National Trafficking and Modern Slavery Prevention Month during the period beginning on January 1, 2019, and ending on February 1, 2019, to raise awareness of, and opposition to, human trafficking and modern slavery. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 1/31/2019 S810-811) February 12, 2019
SRES 35 A resolution supporting democratic principles and standards in Bolivia and throughout Latin America. Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2393-2395; text: CR S2394-2395) April 10, 2019
SRES 34 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Governments of Burma and Bangladesh ensure the safe, dignified, voluntary, and sustainable return of the Rohingya refugees who have been displaced by the campaign of ethnic cleansing conducted by the Burmese military and to immediately release unjustly imprisoned journalists, Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 134. July 8, 2019
SRES 30 A resolution condemning efforts to undermine democracy in Hungary and urging President Trump to defend the universal human rights and democratic norms under attack by the Orban government. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S681-682) January 25, 2019
SRES 14 A resolution affirming that the Government of Cuba's foreign medical missions constitute human trafficking. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. January 10, 2019

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