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A resolution recognizing Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, and commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Senate

Recognizes Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, and commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Latest action: Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act of 2025

Senate

Establishes a foreign policy framework that treats reproductive rights as human rights in U.S. international affairs

Latest action: Fri Aug 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commending State and local governments for championing reproductive rights as human rights.

House

Commends State and local governments for advancing reproductive rights as human rights through a congressional expression of recognition

Latest action: Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025

House

Promote reproductive rights in foreign affairs policy as human rights through House foreign affairs legislation

Latest action: Tue Aug 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act

House

Require sanctions and public reporting on Houthi officials responsible for human rights abuses in Yemen

Latest action: Wed Dec 03 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.

Senate

Establishes a Senate Human Rights Commission to address human rights matters within the Senate

Latest action: Mon Mar 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Safeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025

Senate

Amends federal human rights reporting law to safeguard the integrity of annual human rights reports

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Houthi Human Rights Accountability Act

Senate

Imposes accountability measures targeting Houthi human rights abuses through sanctions and related foreign relations authorities

Latest action: Thu Dec 11 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Vietnam Human Rights Act

House

Require U.S. actions and restrictions aimed at human rights conditions in Vietnam

Latest action: Wed Apr 30 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2025

House

Extends and updates human rights authorities and programs focused on North Korea

Latest action: Fri Nov 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion", and expressing support for the human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protection of the Tibetan people.

House

Commemorates the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday as "A Day of Compassion" and expresses support for the Tibetan people's human rights, religious freedom, and cultural and linguistic protections

Latest action: Wed Jan 21 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution commemorating the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, 2025, as "A Day of Compassion" and expressing support for the human rights and distinct religious, cultural, linguistic, and historical identity of the Tibetan people.

Senate

Commemorates the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama as "A Day of Compassion" and expresses support for the Tibetan people's human rights and distinct identity

Latest action: Mon Jul 14 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act

House

Establishes protections and remedies aimed at safeguarding Uyghur human rights in matters involving foreign affairs and the judiciary

Latest action: Tue Mar 25 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act

Senate

Establishes U.S. policy on human rights in Southern Mongolia and guides related foreign relations actions

Latest action: Wed Jan 29 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

House

Authorize action against Chinese Communist Party human rights abusers through a targeted foreign affairs measure

Latest action: Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Southern Mongolian Human Rights Policy Act

House

Establishes a U.S. policy framework on Southern Mongolian human rights through foreign affairs and related congressional oversight

Latest action: Thu Dec 18 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

House

Strengthens international human rights protections through foreign affairs policy measures in 2025

Latest action: Mon Nov 17 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

Senate

Strengthens international human rights defense policy through Senate foreign relations legislation introduced in 2025

Latest action: Wed Dec 10 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025

House

Establishes sanctions and other foreign policy measures to defend Belarusian sovereignty, human rights, and democratic governance

Latest action: Mon May 05 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026

House

Establishes measures on Iran human rights internet freedom and accountability through foreign affairs and financial sanctions policy

Latest action: Fri Feb 20 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution recognizing widespread decades-long human rights abuses in Eritrea, including indefinite imprisonment, inhumane prison conditions, and the absence of democratic institutions, and expressing support for the rights and freedom of the Eritrean people.

Senate

Recognizes longstanding human rights abuses in Eritrea and expresses support for the rights and freedom of the Eritrean people

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Confronting CCP Human Rights Abusers Act

Senate

Authorize sanctions against Chinese Communist Party officials responsible for serious human rights abuses

Latest action: Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., and commending him for his significant leadership during the Civil Rights Movement and his decades of advocacy in pursuit of justice, equality, and human rights.

Senate

Honors the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr., for his civil rights leadership and long advocacy for justice, equality, and human rights

Latest action: Mon Mar 16 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

House

Requests information from the executive branch on El Salvador's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act

Latest action: Thu May 01 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Honduras's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Latest action: Wed Jun 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution requesting information on the United Mexican States' human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Mexico's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Kingdom of Eswatini's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Eswatini's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Ghana's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Ghana's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act

Latest action: Tue Mar 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Cameroon's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Cameroon’s human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Latest action: Tue Mar 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Kosovo's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Kosovo's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Latest action: Tue Mar 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Costa Rica's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Costa Rica's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Honduras's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Honduras's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Latest action: Tue Mar 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Guatemala's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Guatemala's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Latest action: Tue Mar 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of South Sudan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on South Sudan's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Equatorial Guinea's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act

Latest action: Tue Mar 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Bill

A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on El Salvador's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Latest action: Thu May 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Uzbekistan's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on Uzbekistan's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Latest action: Tue Mar 10 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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A resolution requesting information on the Republic of Panama's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.

Senate

Requests information from the executive branch on the Republic of Panama's human rights practices under section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961

Latest action: Thu Jul 31 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.

House

Recognize interconnected human rights harms affecting Chicago, Palestine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Puerto Rico while affirming self-determination and human dignity

Latest action: Tue May 12 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
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Belarus Democracy, Human Rights, and Sovereignty Act of 2025

House

Strengthens U.S. policy on Belarus democracy human rights and national sovereignty

Latest action: Wed May 07 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)