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.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 29, 2015)
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.
What just happenedAug 20, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 29, 2015
- Aug 20, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Indo-Pacific Subcommittee - Aug 20, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Africa Subcommittee - Jul 29, 2015IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Jul 29, 2015IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5609)
- Jul 29, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 29, 2015IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House