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- H.R.2561
H.R.2561: Brunei Human Rights Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 31, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 7, 2019
Bill Summary
Brunei Human Rights Act This bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on any Brunei government officials responsible for implementing certain provisions in Brunei's penal code in a way that constitutes a gross violation of human rights. (Brunei has passed laws that call for the death penalty for offenses such as adultery and consensual same-sex relations.) The Department of State shall report annually to Congress on foreign countries...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship.
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| May 7, 2019 |
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.
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| May 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) |