US HR396 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-3)
Status: Introduced on July 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-08-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 29 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-08-20 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Calling on the Government of Bangladesh to protect the human rights of all its citizens, particularly vulnerable minorities, strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and prevent the growth of extremist groups. Acknowledges the victims of the 1971 Bangladesh war of independence. Calls on the government of Bangladesh to: (1) adhere to internationally recognized norms for elections, rule of law, and for due process in the conduct of the domestic International Crimes Tribunal investigating and prosecuting suspects of crimes committed in 1971 during the Bangladesh Liberation War; (2) stop radical organizations, such as Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Chhatra Shibir, which pose an ongoing threat to the country's stability and secular democracy; and (3) protect the human rights and fundamental freedoms of all its citizens, particularly vulnerable minorities.
Title
Calling on the Government of Bangladesh to protect the human rights of all its citizens, particularly vulnerable minorities, strengthen democratic institutions and rule of law, and prevent the growth of extremist groups.
Sponsors
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard [D-HI] | Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ] | Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA] | Rep. Chaka Fattah [D-PA] |
Rep. Robert Dold [R-IL] | Rep. David Trott [R-MI] | Rep. Ron Kind [D-WI] | Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR] |
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2015-08-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
2015-08-20 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. |
2015-07-29 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2015-07-29 | House | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5609) |
2015-07-29 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Asia
Bangladesh
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Due process and equal protection
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International affairs
Pakistan
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
Bangladesh
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Due process and equal protection
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International affairs
Pakistan
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/396/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres396/BILLS-114hres396ih.pdf |