Senate Simple Resolution 407
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 15, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
407
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Commends human rights defenders for their critical work, condemns threats to them, and welcomes the imposition of sanctions by the President on December 21, 2017, and under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, with respect to human rights abusers and corrupt actors.
February 15, 2018
02/15/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1166-1167)
02/15/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
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