HRES 1551
111th Congress
House
International Affairs
Federal-Indian relations
Human rights
International law and treaties
Racial and ethnic relations
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should promote respect for and full application of the provisions of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples consistent with United States law.
Introduced: July 22, 2010
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 22, 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 22, 2010
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1406)
Jul 22, 2010
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Administration should work with partners in indigenous communities domestically and around the world to provide security, equality, and opportunity for all; (2) the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples provides an important framework for addressing indigenous issues globally; (3) the Administration's decision to conduct a formal review of the Declaration and the U.S. position on it is welcomed; and (4) the United States should promote respect for and full application of the Declaration, consistent with U.S. law.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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Cosponsors
1