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 2,731–2,760, newest first.
Bill Title Congress Latest action
S 229 Afghan Women Empowerment Act of 2009 111th January 13, 2009
S 147 Lawful Interrogation and Detention Act 111th January 7, 2009
S 69 Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act 111th December 23, 2009
S 28 A bill to ensure that the courts of the United States may provide an impartial forum for claims brought by United States citizens and others against any railroad organized as a separate legal entity, arising from the deportation of United States citizens and others to Nazi concentration camps on trains owned or operated by such railroad, and by the heirs and survivors of such persons. 111th January 7, 2009
SCONRES 54 A concurrent resolution recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Cuba. 111th March 19, 2010
SCONRES 19 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the Shi'ite Personal Status Law in Afghanistan violates the fundamental human rights of women and should be repealed. 111th June 2, 2009
SCONRES 11 A concurrent resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism and reaffirming the support of Congress for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism, and for other purposes. 111th July 21, 2009
SJRES 37 A joint resolution calling upon the President to issue a proclamation recognizing the 35th anniversary of the Helsinki Final Act. 111th December 21, 2010
SJRES 29 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003. 111th August 5, 2010
SJRES 17 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes. 111th July 29, 2009
SJRES 14 A joint resolution to acknowledge a long history of official depredations and ill-conceived policies by the Federal Government regarding Indian tribes and offer an apology to all Native Peoples on behalf of the United States. 111th August 6, 2009
SRES 694 A resolution condemning the Government of Iran for its state-sponsored persecution of religious minorities in Iran and its continued violation of the International Covenant on Human Rights. 111th December 3, 2010
SRES 683 A resolution recognizing the recent accomplishments of the people and Government of Moldova and expressing support for free and transparent parliamentary elections on November 28, 2010. 111th November 18, 2010
SRES 645 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Parliamentary elections to be held in Venezuela on September 26, 2010. 111th September 24, 2010
SRES 586 A resolution supporting democracy, human rights, and civil liberties in Egypt. 111th July 20, 2010
SRES 579 A resolution honoring the life of Manute Bol and expressing the condolences of the Senate on his passing. 111th August 5, 2010
SRES 573 A resolution urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to ensure stability in Somalia, and for other purposes. 111th September 29, 2010
SRES 571 A resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit held captive by Hamas, and for other purposes. 111th June 28, 2010
SRES 566 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the situation in Kyrgyzstan. 111th June 25, 2010
SRES 551 A resolution marking the one year anniversary of the June 12, 2009, presidential election in Iran, and condemning ongoing human rights abuses in Iran. 111th June 14, 2010
SRES 548 A resolution to express the sense of the Senate that Israel has an undeniable right to self-defense, and to condemn the recent destabilizing actions by extremists aboard the ship Mavi Marmara. 111th June 24, 2010
SRES 538 A resolution affirming the support of the United States for a strong and vital alliance with Thailand. 111th May 24, 2010
SRES 519 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the primary safeguard for the well-being and protection of children is the family, and that the primary safeguards for the legal rights of children in the United States are the Constitutions of the United States and the several States, and that, because the use of international treaties to govern policy in the United States on families and children is contrary to principles of self-government and federalism, and that, because the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child undermines traditional principles of law in the United States regarding parents and children, the President should not transmit the Convention to the Senate for its advice and consent. 111th May 10, 2010
SRES 483 A resolution congratulating the Republic of Serbia's application for European Union membership and recognizing Serbia's active efforts to integrate into Europe and the global community. 111th April 21, 2010
SRES 480 A resolution condemning the continued detention of Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling on the military regime in Burma to permit a credible and fair election process and the transition to civilian, democratic rule. 111th May 7, 2010
SRES 463 A resolution recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Nowruz, expressing appreciation to Iranian-Americans for their contributions to society, and wishing Iranian-Americans and the people of Iran a prosperous new year. 111th March 22, 2010
SRES 442 A resolution congratulating the people of the Republic of Lithuania on the Act of the Re-Establishment of the State of Lithuania, or Act of March 11, and celebrating the rich history of Lithuania. 111th March 4, 2010
SRES 437 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the positive effect of the upcoming Iraqi parliamentary elections on Iraq's political reconciliation and democratic institutions. 111th March 4, 2010
SRES 433 A resolution supporting the goals of "International Women's Day". 111th March 3, 2010
SRES 428 A resolution expressing concern about violations of civil liberties taking place in Venezuela and commending the people of Venezuela for their steadfast support of democracy. 111th March 1, 2010

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.