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Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights activists.

USA116th CongressHRES-129| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2019
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (31)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 13, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)
May 22, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 22, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
May 22, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 15, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5800-5802)
Jul 15, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.
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
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • March 13, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.


  • May 22, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 15, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • July 15, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5800-5802)


  • July 15, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.


  • July 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)


  • July 15, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5800-5801)


  • July 15, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Crimes against womenDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsMiddle EastSanctionsSaudi ArabiaWomen's rights

Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights activists.

USA116th CongressHRES-129| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2019
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.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Feb 13, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 13, 2019
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)
May 22, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 22, 2019
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.
May 22, 2019
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 15, 2019
Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 15, 2019
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5800-5802)
Jul 15, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.
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
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
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • February 13, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • March 13, 2019
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • May 22, 2019
    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.


  • May 22, 2019
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 15, 2019
    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.


  • July 15, 2019
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5800-5802)


  • July 15, 2019
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.


  • July 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)


  • July 15, 2019
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5800-5801)


  • July 15, 2019
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Lois Frankel

Lois Frankel

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (31)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Debra A. Haaland (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Andy Levin (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Crimes against womenDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadGovernment information and archivesHuman rightsMiddle EastSanctionsSaudi ArabiaWomen's rights