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

USA115th CongressSRES-718| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2018
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

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  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Dec 10, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Dec 10, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387)
  • December 10, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 10, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387)

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

USA115th CongressSRES-718| Senate 
| Updated: 12/10/2018
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.
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Timeline
Dec 10, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Dec 10, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387)
  • December 10, 2018
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 10, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387)
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional agenciesCongressional operations and organizationCongressional tributesHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesMembers of CongressSenate