US HR777 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 27-0)
Status: Introduced on December 10 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-12-10 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 10 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-12-10 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Recognizes the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day. Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.
Title
Recognizing the 66th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".
Sponsors
| Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA] | Rep. Andre Carson [D-IN] | Rep. Matthew Cartwright [D-PA] | Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI] |
| Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Elizabeth Esty [D-CT] |
| Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA] | Rep. Luis Gutierrez [D-IL] | Rep. Janice Hahn [D-CA] | Rep. Ruben Hinojosa [D-TX] |
| Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Jared Huffman [D-CA] | Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX] | Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA] |
| Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI] | Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] | Rep. Betty McCollum [D-MN] | Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA] |
| Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Jerry McNerney [D-CA] | Rep. Grace Napolitano [D-CA] | Rep. Scott Peters [D-CA] |
| Rep. Loretta Sanchez [D-CA] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Rep. Jackie Speier [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-10 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HR436 (Related) 2014-01-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Human rights
International affairs
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Human rights
International affairs
International law and treaties
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-resolution/777/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/hres777/BILLS-113hres777ih.pdf |
