HRES 129
116th Congress
House
International Affairs
Crimes against women
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Government information and archives
Human rights
Middle East
Sanctions
Saudi Arabia
Women's rights
Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights activists.
Everywhere this bill has been
12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 15, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 15, 2019
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5800-5801)
Jul 15, 2019
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5800-5801)
Jul 15, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.
Jul 15, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5800-5802)
Jul 15, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 22, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
May 22, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 22, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 13, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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