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H.Res. 1259 (116th)

Recognizing the 72d anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

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Introduced

10 December 2020

Last action

10 December 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9], Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. McNerney, Jerry [D-CA-9], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

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Summary

This resolution recognizes the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, supports the designation of Human Rights Day, and encourages the observation of Human Rights Day and a continued commitment to upholding human rights around the globe.

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Timeline

  1. 10 December 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  2. 10 December 2020

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    Introduced in House

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  3. 10 December 2020

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    Introduced in House

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