US SR80 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on February 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-02-27 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)
Pending: Senate Rules And Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

This resolution establishes the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission to (1) serve as a forum for bipartisan discussion of international human rights issues and promotion of internationally recognized human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (2) raise awareness of international human rights violations through regular briefings and hearings; and (3) collaborate with the executive branch, human rights entities, and nongovernmental organizations to promote human rights initiatives within the Senate.

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Title

A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-02-27SenateReferred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)

Same As/Similar To

SR725 (Related) 2020-09-24 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5878-5879)

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