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Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".

USA119th CongressHRES-843| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (7)
André Carson (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution from the House of Representatives expresses profound concern over the estimated one million political prisoners globally, including journalists, academics, and human rights defenders detained for political motives without credible offenses. It specifically highlights systematic imprisonment by authoritarian regimes such as Belarus, China, Iran, and Russia, and acknowledges past United States efforts in securing the release of political prisoners through diplomatic means. The resolution deplores all forms of political repression and conveys unwavering solidarity with those imprisoned for peaceful beliefs, while also supporting ongoing United States government efforts to condemn such practices, hold responsible regimes accountable, and secure releases. Ultimately, it advocates for the designation of October 30 as an "International Day of Political Prisoners" in the United States, honoring the historical significance of this date in drawing attention to the plight of prisoners of conscience.
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Timeline
Oct 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-472
Introduced in Senate
Oct 31, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-472
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 31, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".

USA119th CongressHRES-843| House 
| Updated: 10/31/2025
This resolution from the House of Representatives expresses profound concern over the estimated one million political prisoners globally, including journalists, academics, and human rights defenders detained for political motives without credible offenses. It specifically highlights systematic imprisonment by authoritarian regimes such as Belarus, China, Iran, and Russia, and acknowledges past United States efforts in securing the release of political prisoners through diplomatic means. The resolution deplores all forms of political repression and conveys unwavering solidarity with those imprisoned for peaceful beliefs, while also supporting ongoing United States government efforts to condemn such practices, hold responsible regimes accountable, and secure releases. Ultimately, it advocates for the designation of October 30 as an "International Day of Political Prisoners" in the United States, honoring the historical significance of this date in drawing attention to the plight of prisoners of conscience.
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Timeline
Oct 29, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-472
Introduced in Senate
Oct 31, 2025
Submitted in House
Oct 31, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • October 29, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-472
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 31, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • October 31, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (7)
André Carson (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted