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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 15, 2018International Affairs
S.Res. 407

A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human rights, the rule of law, democracy, and good governance.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 15, 2018)

Commends human rights defenders for their critical work, condemns threats to them, and welcomes the imposition of sanctions by the President on December 21, 2017, and under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, with respect to human rights abusers and corrupt actors.

What just happenedFeb 15, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1166-1167)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
15 cosponsors9 D6 R
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  1. Feb 15, 2018IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1166-1167)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Feb 15, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A resolution recognizing the critical work of human rights defenders in promoting human ri… — Informed