Search Results: keywords:"international human rights"

  • S. RES. 121 — Establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.
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    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,264

    The resolution S. RES. 121 aims to set up the Senate Human Rights Commission in the United States Senate. This commission will serve as a forum for bipartisan discussions on international human rights issues and focus on monitoring human rights conditions worldwide. It will not have...

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    The Senate Human Rights Commission is like a team of 10 people in the U.S. Senate who talk about helping people around the world have better lives, and they have some money to do their work, but they need to be careful and clear about how they spend it.

  • H. R. 533 — An Act To amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to modify certain provisions of that Act.
    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:1,965

    H.R. 533 seeks to amend the Tibetan Policy Act of 2002 to address issues concerning the relationship between Tibet and China. The bill emphasizes the United States’ stance on promoting dialogue without preconditions between China and the Tibetan leaders, including the Dalai...

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    H.R. 533 is about helping Tibet keep its unique culture safe and making sure the Chinese government doesn't spread false stories about Tibet. It also wants the leaders in China and Tibet to talk and find a peaceful solution.

  • H. RES. 1019 — Condemning the Nicaraguan Government’s unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:160

    H. RES. 1019 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that condemns the actions of the Nicaraguan Government for arresting eleven individuals linked to Mountain Gateway Ministry. The resolution highlights concerns over baseless charges of money laundering and...

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    The U.S. House of Representatives made a resolution that is upset with the Nicaraguan Government for putting people from a group called Mountain Gateway Ministry in jail unfairly, and they ask Nicaragua to respect people's rights to believe in their religion and to treat people fairly.