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
4,269 bills across every Congress on file. Showing 2,131–2,160, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
SRES 592 A resolution recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. 113th December 1, 2014
SRES 587 A resolution encouraging reunions of Korean-Americans who were divided by the Korean War from their relatives in North Korea. 113th November 20, 2014
SRES 586 A resolution calling on the Government of Burma to develop a non-discriminatory and comprehensive solution that addresses Rakhine State's needs for peace, security, harmony, and development under equitable and just application of the rule of law, and for other purposes. 113th December 4, 2014
SRES 567 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the possible easing of restrictions on the sale of lethal military equipment to the Government of Vietnam. 113th September 18, 2014
SRES 540 A resolution recognizing September 15, 2014, as the International Day of Democracy, affirming the role of civil society as a cornerstone of democracy, and encouraging all governments to stand with civil society in the face of mounting restrictions on civil society organizations. 113th December 3, 2014
SRES 530 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the current situation in Iraq and the urgent need to protect religious minorities from persecution from the terrorist group the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). 113th September 18, 2014
SRES 526 A resolution supporting Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas, and for other purposes. 113th July 29, 2014
SRES 522 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate supporting the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit to be held in Washington, D.C., from August 4 through 6, 2014. 113th July 31, 2014
SRES 502 A resolution concerning the suspension of exit permit issuance by the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo for adopted Congolese children seeking to depart the country with their adoptive parents. 113th July 31, 2014
SRES 482 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the area between the intersections of International Drive, Northwest Van Ness Street, Northwest International Drive, Northwest and International Place, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, should be designated as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza". 113th June 24, 2014
SRES 453 A resolution condemning the death sentence against Meriam Yahia Ibrahim Ishag, a Sudanese Christian woman accused of apostasy. 113th June 3, 2014
SRES 451 A resolution recalling the Government of China's forcible dispersion of those peaceably assembled in Tiananmen Square 25 years ago, in light of China's continued abysmal human rights record. 113th June 4, 2014
SRES 447 A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression around the world and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority in the efforts of the United States Government to promote democracy and good governance. 113th July 8, 2014
SRES 433 A resolution condemning the abduction of female students by armed militants from the Government Girls Secondary School in the northeastern province of Borno in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. 113th May 6, 2014
SRES 413 A resolution recognizing 20 years since the genocide in Rwanda, and affirming it is in the national interest of the United States to work in close coordination with international partners to help prevent and mitigate acts of genocide and mass atrocities. 113th December 9, 2014
SRES 410 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. 113th April 11, 2014
SRES 403 A resolution condemning the actions of the Government of Turkey in restricting free expression and Internet freedom on social media. 113th March 27, 2014
SRES 384 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the humanitarian crisis in Syria and neighboring countries, resulting humanitarian and development challenges, and the urgent need for a political solution to the crisis. 113th April 3, 2014
SRES 376 A resolution supporting the goals of International Women's Day. 113th March 13, 2014
SRES 375 A resolution concerning the crisis in the Central African Republic and supporting United States and international efforts to end the violence, protect civilians, and address root causes of the conflict. 113th March 13, 2014
SRES 370 A resolution supporting the territorial integrity of Ukraine and condemning Russian military aggression in Ukraine. 113th March 5, 2014
SRES 365 A resolution deploring the violent repression of peaceful demonstrators in Venezuela, calling for full accountability for human rights violations taking place in Venezuela, and supporting the right of the Venezuelan people to the free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy. 113th March 12, 2014
SRES 364 A resolution expressing support for the internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace. 113th February 27, 2014
SRES 361 A resolution recognizing the threats to freedom of the press and expression in the People's Republic of China and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to take meaningful steps to improve freedom of expression as fitting of a responsible international stakeholder. 113th April 8, 2014
SRES 357 A resolution expressing concern of undemocratic governance and the abuse of the rights of individuals in Ukraine. 113th February 12, 2014
SRES 348 A resolution expressing support for the internal rebuilding, resettlement, and reconciliation within Sri Lanka that are necessary to ensure a lasting peace. 113th February 6, 2014
SRES 333 A resolution strongly recommending that the United States renegotiate the return of the Iraqi Jewish Archive to Iraq. 113th February 6, 2014
SRES 328 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on steps the Government of Iran must take before further bilateral negotiations between the Government of Iran and the United States Government occur. 113th January 6, 2014
SRES 319 A resolution expressing support for the Ukrainian people in light of President Yanukovych's decision not to sign an Association Agreement with the European Union. 113th January 7, 2014
SRES 318 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the critical need for political dialogue in Bangladesh, and for other purposes. 113th January 7, 2014

Subjects are the headings the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, not labels written here, so the wording is theirs. Bills are listed newest first by their latest action. A bill carries several subjects, so it appears under each of them. Records come from Congress.gov.