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Recognizing International Human Rights Day.

Introduced: December 10, 2020 Introduced by: Diaz-Balart, Mario Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution recognizes the importance of promoting human rights throughout the world, celebrates progress toward greater respect for human rights, and honors and remembers those dedicated to promoting and advocating for human rights.

What's happening now December 10, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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McCaul, Michael T.
Texas · Dec 10, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 1257: Recognizing International Human Rights Day.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-1257/
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"H. Res. 1257: Recognizing International Human Rights Day.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-1257/.
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H. Res. 1257, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-1257/.
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[H. Res. 1257: Recognizing International Human Rights Day.](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-1257/)
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