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H.Res. 129 (116th)

Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights activists.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

13 February 2019

Last action

15 July 2019 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22], Rep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Spanberger, Abigail Davis [D-VA-7], Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1], Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]

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Summary

This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations.

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Timeline

  1. 13 February 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 13 March 2019

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 May 2019

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Source: Committee

  6. 22 May 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 22 May 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 15 July 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  9. 15 July 2019

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5800-5801)

    Source: Floor

  10. 15 July 2019

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5800-5801)

    Source: Floor

  11. 15 July 2019

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 July 2019

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5800-5802)

    Source: Floor

  13. 15 July 2019

    Floor

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

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