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S.Res. 80 (116th)

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

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Introduced

27 February 2019

Last action

27 February 2019 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)

Sponsors

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Sinema, Kyrsten [I-AZ], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Jones, Doug [D-AL], Sen. Lankford, James [R-OK], Sen. Gardner, Cory [R-CO], Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK], Sen. Ernst, Joni [R-IA], Sen. McSally, Martha [R-AZ], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI]

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5 December 2025

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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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Timeline

  1. 27 February 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)

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  2. 27 February 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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