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H.RES.283: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should become an international human rights leader by ratifying and implementing certain core international conventions.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 27, 2013
- Latest Major Action July 15, 2013
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) it is U.S. policy to oppose slavery, torture, racism, discrimination, and xenophobia; (2) the United States reaffirms its commitment to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) the United States should give thorough review to domestic policy and legislative proposals that would improve the economic, social, political, cultural, and civil rights and lives of marginalized U.S....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 15, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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July 9, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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June 27, 2013 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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June 27, 2013 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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June 27, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |