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Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.

USA117th CongressHRES-137| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (30)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-221
Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-221
    Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

International Affairs

Due process and equal protectionHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.

USA117th CongressHRES-137| House 
| Updated: 2/25/2021
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-221
Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 25, 2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Feb 25, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-221
    Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.


  • February 25, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.


  • February 25, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Gregory W. Meeks

Gregory W. Meeks

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (30)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Due process and equal protectionHuman rightsInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationMultilateral development programsNews media and reportingRacial and ethnic relationsReligionRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and status