Search Results: keywords:"minority rights"

  • H. R. 2766 — An Act To support the human rights of Uyghurs and members of other minority groups residing primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and safeguard their distinct identity, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Referred in Senate
    Words:2,757

    H.R. 2766, the "Uyghur Policy Act of 2023," aims to support the human rights of Uyghurs and other minority groups primarily in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. The bill expresses the sense of Congress that China should end its repression of ethnic and religious...

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    H.R. 2766 is a plan by the U.S. government to help protect the rights of Uyghur people in China, similar to how a friend might stick up for someone being bullied. It will try to talk with other countries and people to help, but it's not sure if there's enough money to do all this, like trying to build a big sandcastle with just a small bucket and spade.

  • H. RES. 962 — Honoring Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by Celebrating Diversity, Promoting Tolerance, and Condemning Hate.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:571

    H. RES. 962 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It celebrates the 95th anniversary of his birth and emphasizes the importance of diversity, tolerance, and condemning hate. The resolution affirms Dr. King's...

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    This resolution is like a special message from the House of Representatives to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s 95th birthday, reminding everyone to be kind to each other and treat everyone fairly, no matter who they are. It encourages people to remember Dr. King's dreams for a peaceful and equal world where no one is treated badly because of their differences.