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H.Res. 594 (116th)

Expressing profound concern about threats to human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and the environment in Brazil.

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Introduced

25 September 2019

Last action

25 September 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Haaland, Debra A. [D-NM-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law, Environment

Source updated

3 January 2025

Defence · Rule of law · Environment

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Summary

This resolution urges Brazil and the United States to investigate human rights abuses in Brazil and reduce deforestation of the Amazon. The resolution also calls on the United States to suspend military assistance to Brazil unless the Department of State determines that measures are being taken to ensure human rights.

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Timeline

  1. 25 September 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 September 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 September 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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