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HRES 820 109th Congress House International Affairs Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Commemorations Democracy Government Operations and Politics Human rights Law Peace Rule of law Special days Special weeks

Expressing support for the celebration of "Human Rights Day" and "Human Rights Week".

Introduced: May 18, 2006 Introduced by: Sherman, Brad Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
May 18, 2006
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Supports the ideals behind the celebration of Human Rights Day and Human Rights Week.

Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.

Calls upon the people of the United States to honor the legacy of human rights passed down to us from previous generations with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

What's happening now May 18, 2006

Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

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All 2 Democratic 2
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jun 21, 2006
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Jun 12, 2006
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 820: Expressing support for the celebration of "Human Rights Day" and "Human Rights Week".. 109th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-820/
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"H. Res. 820: Expressing support for the celebration of "Human Rights Day" and "Human Rights Week".." 109th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-820/.
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H. Res. 820, 109th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/109-HRES-820/.
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