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S. Res. 80 116th Congress Senate

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

Introduced: February 27, 2019 Introduced by: Christopher A. Coons Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)
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 Latest action February 27, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S1542-1543)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This resolution establishes the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • SRES 725 A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.
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 Cosponsors 16
All 16 Democratic 9 Republican 6
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Jul 23, 2019
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Jul 9, 2019
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Jul 8, 2019
McSally, Martha
· Jun 26, 2019
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Ernst, Joni
Iowa · Jun 24, 2019
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Sullivan, Dan
Alaska · Jun 18, 2019
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Kaine, Tim
Virginia · Jun 12, 2019
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jun 11, 2019
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Young, Todd
Indiana · Jun 11, 2019
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Duckworth, Tammy
Illinois · Jun 5, 2019
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Lankford, James
Oklahoma · May 14, 2019
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 1, 2019
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Apr 30, 2019
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Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Feb 27, 2019
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Merkley, Jeff
Oregon · Feb 27, 2019
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Tillis, Thomas
North Carolina · Feb 27, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. Res. 80: A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-SRES-80/
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