HRES 1231 · 116th Congress · International Affairs

Calling for an end to enforced disappearances in Asia and around the world, and calling upon the United States to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.

Introduced 2020-11-19· Sponsored by Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-30]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2020-11-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] This resolution calls on the United States to support measures to assist victims of enforced disappearances around the world and ensure that alleged perpetrators of enforced disappearances are held accountable. The resolution urges China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Pakistan specifically to take steps to eliminate the practice of enforced disappearances and uphold human rights for all.…

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats
Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]MD
Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5]MN