HRES 820
109th Congress
House
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Human rights
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Expressing support for the celebration of "Human Rights Day" and "Human Rights Week".
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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.
May 18, 2006
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
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.
Committees of jurisdiction
2