HRES 137
117th Congress
House
International Affairs
Due process and equal protection
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Multilateral development programs
News media and reporting
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.
Introduced: February 18, 2021
Introduced by:
Meeks, Gregory W.
Democratic
· New York
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To President
Became law
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and human rights both domestically and internationally. The resolution also calls on the U.S. government to uphold all relevant international human rights agreements ratified by the United States.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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