Topic

Human rights

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 241–270, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 738 Recognizing the goals and ideals of International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. December 3, 2019
HRES 724 Condemning the human rights violations taking place in Jammu and Kashmir and supporting Kashmiri self-determination. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation. December 6, 2019
HRES 723 Encouraging all nations to end sexual violence against girls through in-country data-driven reforms as demonstrated by multiple African nations. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. March 4, 2020
HRES 722 Supporting the goals of Transgender Day of Remembrance. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. December 18, 2019
HRES 697 Affirming the significance of' the advocacy for genuine autonomy for Tibetans in the People's Republic of China and the work His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. November 18, 2020
HRES 688 Recognizing 25 years since the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo, Egypt and reaffirming the goals and ideals of the ICPD Programme of Action, including comprehensive sexual and reproductive health and rights. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. November 12, 2019
HRES 683 Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the reunification of both Germany and Europe, and the spread of democracy around the world. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment. December 6, 2019
HRES 670 Commemorating the 30th annual event of the All Souls Procession in Tucson, Arizona, and calling for an end to migrant deaths along the United States-Mexico border. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. November 15, 2019
HRES 666 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the ratification of the United Nations Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. October 30, 2019
HRES 640 Condemning the global persecution of Christians. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. October 25, 2019
HRES 599 Expressing support of independence and further development of the strategic partnership between the United States and Uzbekistan. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment. October 8, 2019
HRES 595 Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation. October 8, 2019
HRES 594 Expressing profound concern about threats to human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and the environment in Brazil. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. September 25, 2019
HRES 552 Calling on the Government of the Russian Federation to provide evidence of wrongdoing or to release United States citizen Paul Whelan. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 22, 2019
HRES 543 Recognizing Hong Kong's bilateral relationship with the United States, condemning the People's Republic of China for violating their obligations to the people of Hong Kong, and supporting the people of Hong Kong's right to freedom of assembly and peaceful protest. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. October 15, 2019
HRES 537 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Assyrian Genocide. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. August 2, 2019
HRES 527 Recognizing the goal of United States foreign policy should be to promote human rights and equal rights for all. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. July 25, 2019
HRES 524 Calling on the United Arab Emirates to immediately end any form of human rights violations against political prisoners and prisoners of free speech, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism. July 31, 2019
HRES 512 Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 3, 1 Present (Roll no. 236). (text: CR H6865) December 7, 2020
HRES 501 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on Nelson Mandela International Day. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. July 17, 2019
HRES 496 Affirming that all Americans have the right to participate in boycotts in pursuit of civil and human rights at home and abroad, as protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. July 30, 2019
HRES 493 Condemning the persecution of Christians in China. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. July 16, 2019
HRES 487 Expressing full support to the Ukrainian people in their aspiration to continue consolidating their democracy and rule of law. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. July 12, 2019
HRES 474 Condemning the decision of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe to restore full rights to Russia within the Council. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Oversight and Reform, Financial Services, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. July 2, 2019
HRES 472 Requesting the President to strongly condemn Jamal Khashoggi's killing, hold accountable individuals identified as culpable, and condemn imprisonment of and violence against journalists around the world. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 27, 2019
HRES 464 Encouraging the celebration of the month of June as LGBTQ Pride Month. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. July 30, 2019
HRES 458 Reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. March 4, 2020
HRES 449 Expressing support for a genuinely democratic repeat mayoral election in Istanbul, Turkey. Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy and the Environment. June 27, 2019
HRES 444 Reaffirming the importance of the United States to promote the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 24, 2019
HRES 442 Observing 10 years since the war in Sri Lanka ended on May 18, 2009, commemorating the lives lost, and expressing support for transitional justice, reconciliation, reconstruction, reparation, and reform in Sri Lanka, which are necessary to ensure a lasting peace and a prosperous future for all Sri Lankans. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent. July 17, 2019

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