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

Introduced: December 10, 2018 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387)
Dec 10, 2018
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Establishes the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission in the Senate 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.

What's happening now December 10, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387)

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Dec 10, 2018
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Dec 10, 2018
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Dec 10, 2018
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Dec 10, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 718: A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SRES-718/
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