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A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.

USA116th CongressSRES-725| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2020
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution establishes the Senate 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 congressional entities, the executive branch, human rights entities, and nongovernmental organizations to promote human rights initiatives within the Senate. In addition, the resolution prohibits the commission from (1) having legislative jurisdiction; (2) having authority to take legislative action on any bill or resolution; or (3) encroaching upon the jurisdiction of any standing, select, or special committee of the Senate.
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Timeline
Sep 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5878-5879)
  • September 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5878-5879)

Congress

Related Bills

  • SRES 116-80: A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.
Congressional agenciesCongressional operations and organizationHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesMembers of CongressSenate

A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.

USA116th CongressSRES-725| Senate 
| Updated: 9/24/2020
This resolution establishes the Senate 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 congressional entities, the executive branch, human rights entities, and nongovernmental organizations to promote human rights initiatives within the Senate. In addition, the resolution prohibits the commission from (1) having legislative jurisdiction; (2) having authority to take legislative action on any bill or resolution; or (3) encroaching upon the jurisdiction of any standing, select, or special committee of the Senate.
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Timeline
Sep 24, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Sep 24, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5878-5879)
  • September 24, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 24, 2020
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S5878-5879)
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • SRES 116-80: A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional agenciesCongressional operations and organizationHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesMembers of CongressSenate