Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 137
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 18, 2021
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 18, 2021
Latest Action
Feb 25, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
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
137
Congress
117
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.
Sponsorship by Party
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New York
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California
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California
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California
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California
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Hawaii
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Massachusetts
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Massachusetts
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Massachusetts
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New Hampshire
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New Jersey
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New Jersey
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New Jersey
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New York
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North Carolina
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Pennsylvania
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Rhode Island
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South Carolina
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Tennessee
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting democracy and human rights both domestically and internationally. The resolution also calls on the U.S. government to uphold all relevant international human rights agreements ratified by the United States.

Text (1)
February 18, 2021
Actions (4)
02/25/2021
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
02/25/2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
02/18/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
02/18/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 7:58:36 PM