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A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.

USA117th CongressSRES-80| Senate 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)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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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-725
A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S958)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-725
    A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.


  • March 1, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S958)

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A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.

USA117th CongressSRES-80| Senate 
| Updated: 3/1/2021
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

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-725
A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.
Mar 1, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Mar 1, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S958)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-725
    A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.


  • March 1, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 1, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S958)
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (5)
Thomas Tillis (Republican)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Rules and Administration Committee

Congress

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