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H. CON. RES. 27 — Condemning Russia’s unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
June 12, 2024
Status:Referred in Senate
Congress:118
Words:378
H. CON. RES. 27 is a resolution condemning the Russian government's unjust imprisonment of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a leader opposing Vladimir Putin and advocating for democracy in Russia. The resolution highlights his detention for condemning Russian policies and calls for his...
Simple Explanation
Vladimir Kara-Murza is a brave person in Russia who talks about how important it is to have fair rules and be free to speak. The U.S. Congress wants him to be let out of jail because they think he didn’t do anything wrong.
H. R. 8586 — To impose sanctions on the judges, prosecutors and investigators of the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Revolutionary Courts.
May 31, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,308
H.R. 8586, also known as the “TOOMAJ Act,” seeks to impose sanctions on judges, prosecutors, and investigators involved in the Islamic Revolutionary Courts of Iran. These courts have been accused of serious human rights violations, including unfair trials and torture,...
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H.R. 8586 is a bill that wants to stop judges and other officials in Iran from being mean to people unfairly. It asks the U.S. to use special rules to say "no" to these mean actions and hopes for everyone to treat each other nicely.
S. RES. 385 — Calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, a United States citizen and journalist, who was wrongfully detained by the Government of the Russian Federation in March 2023.
May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:702
S. RES. 385 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate calling for the immediate release of Evan Gershkovich, an American journalist who was wrongfully detained by the Russian government in March 2023. The resolution urges U.S. officials, including the President and...
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The Senate wants a man named Evan, who is an American journalist, to be let go because he was taken by Russian authorities. They are asking important U.S. leaders to help set him and others free, and they are also sharing kind thoughts with the families of those who are waiting for their loved ones to come home.
S. RES. 754 — Commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, 3 years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.
July 09, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:414
The resolution, S. RES. 754, recognizes and commends the courage and determination of the Cuban people who protested against the Communist Cuban regime three years ago, seeking fundamental rights like freedom and dignity. It condemns the repression by the Cuban government, including the...
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The bill says that the people of Cuba are really brave for standing up and asking for their freedoms, and it wants the world to help them. It also asks for some special rules (called sanctions) to be put back on Cuba until they improve things for their people.
H. R. 6954 — To reauthorize and amend the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2018 and the Reinforcing Nicaragua’s Adherence to Conditions for Electoral Reform Act of 2021, and for other purposes.
January 11, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,336
H. R. 6954, also known as the “Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024,” seeks to amend and reauthorize previous acts regarding Nicaragua. The bill aims to extend sanctions on sectors of the Nicaraguan economy benefiting the Ortega family, address human rights...
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The Restoring Sovereignty and Human Rights in Nicaragua Act of 2024 is a plan to stop people in charge in Nicaragua from doing bad things by using rules that limit certain money activities, help those who’ve been hurt, and work with other countries to make sure the people in Nicaragua have fair choices for leaders and freedoms.
S. RES. 923 — Recognizing the critical importance and contributions of global civil society in advancing human rights, condemning the use of political imprisonment as a tool of repression, and calling for the release of political prisoners across the world in commemoration of Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024.
December 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:523
S. RES. 923 is a resolution recognizing the importance of global civil society in promoting human rights and condemning the use of political imprisonment worldwide. It highlights the decline in global human rights over the past two decades and urges the release of political...
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The lawmakers made a plan to thank people around the world who help others stand up for their rights. They also want to tell countries that it's wrong to put people in jail just because they speak up for what's right and fair.
S. 4425 — To support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia, and for other purposes.
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May 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:7,617
The S. 4425 bill, known as the "Georgian People’s Act," aims to support democracy and the rule of law in Georgia. It outlines U.S. policies to enhance democratic institutions, address corruption, and support Georgia’s aspirations for joining the European Union and NATO. The...
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The Georgian People’s Act is about helping people in Georgia by supporting fair leaders, fighting against corruption, and making sure the country can be friends with places like Europe and NATO. It also talks about using $50 million to help these efforts, but it wants to make sure the money is used wisely and not wasted.
S. 3854 — To combat transnational repression abroad, to strengthen tools to combat authoritarianism, corruption, and kleptocracy, to invest in democracy research and development, and for other purposes.
February 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:6,320
S. 3854, titled the "International Freedom Protection Act," aims to address various global challenges linked to authoritarian regimes. The bill seeks to combat transnational repression, strengthen tools against authoritarianism, promote transparency, and fight corruption and...
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The International Freedom Protection Act is like a big plan to help people around the world be free and safe from unfair leaders, making sure that everyone plays fair and kind in the big world playground.
S. RES. 616 — Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.
March 22, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:219
S. RES. 616 is a resolution condemning the Azerbaijani government's treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a noted academic and economist, who has been imprisoned under harsh conditions. The resolution criticizes Azerbaijan for wrongful detention and suppression of academic...
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S. RES. 616 is like a letter from a group of important people asking another country to let a smart, important man out of a bad place where he’s not being treated nicely, and they want him to come home now.
H. RES. 1221 — Marking the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the ongoing and often brutal suppression of human rights and basic freedoms by the Government of the People’s Republic of China and Chinese Communist Party, including in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:773
H. RES. 1221 is a resolution that marks the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party. It calls on the United States to urge China to stop censoring...
Simple Explanation
This paper is about remembering a very sad event in China from 35 years ago where many people got hurt for speaking up. It asks countries to tell China to be fair and let people be free and happy.
H. RES. 1084 — Condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and calling for the release of all political prisoners in the Russian Federation.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:332
H. RES. 1084 is a resolution by the House of Representatives condemning the killing of Alexei Navalny and holding the Russian government responsible for his death, citing previous assassination attempts and neglect during his imprisonment. The resolution expresses solidarity...
Simple Explanation
The bill talks about a group of people in the U.S. House of Representatives saying something very serious: they are upset because a famous person in Russia named Alexei Navalny was harmed by the government there. They want to make sure people like Navalny are safe, and they are asking for people in prison for no good reason to be let go, and for the U.S. and their friends to do something about it by talking and making new rules.
S. RES. 715 — Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and condemning the widespread repression against citizens, the transnational repression against activists and others individuals, and the systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United Nations system by the People's Republic of China.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,446
S. RES. 715 is a resolution by the U.S. Senate marking the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre and condemning ongoing human rights abuses by the People's Republic of China. The resolution expresses solidarity with the victims' families and calls for the Chinese...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate wants to honor the people who were hurt in a big protest in China 35 years ago and to tell China to stop being mean to people who speak up. They also want the U.S. to help people who are trying to make things fairer in China and make sure China doesn't hide what happened.
S. 3854 — To combat transnational repression abroad, to strengthen tools to combat authoritarianism, corruption, and kleptocracy, to invest in democracy research and development, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:11,711
S. 3854 aims to address transnational oppression and bolster strategies against authoritarian regimes, corruption, and kleptocracy. It proposes to enhance resources for democracy research and development, improve tools for combating authoritarianism, and strengthen measures...
Simple Explanation
This bill is about stopping bad behavior by powerful people in other countries and helping to make sure everyone can be free and fair. It wants to make sure people can't use technology to do mean things and that people who are locked up unfairly get help.
H. RES. 1274 — Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:488
H. RES. 1274 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives expressing concerns about the new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance introduced in Hong Kong. This ordinance, passed under Article 23 of the Basic Law, is seen as a further erosion of democratic...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. House of Representatives made a statement that they're worried about a new law in Hong Kong that could take away people's freedoms. They want to support the people there and ask the leaders to make sure everyone can speak freely without fear.
H. CON. RES. 27 — Condemning Russia’s unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza who has stood up in defense of democracy, the rule of law, and free and fair elections in Russia.
June 11, 2024
Status:Engrossed in House
Congress:118
Words:370
The concurrent resolution, H. CON. RES. 27, passed by the House of Representatives, condemns the unjust and arbitrary detention of Russian democratic opposition leader Vladimir Kara-Murza by Russian authorities. It urges the Russian Federation to release Kara-Murza and other...
Simple Explanation
This rule is about the U.S. Congress saying it's unfair that a person named Vladimir Kara-Murza, who stands up for fair rules and voting in Russia, is in jail. They want Russia to let him go, along with others like him, and they hope leaders around the world will help free these people who want to make their country better.

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