Recognizing the role of democracies in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, democracy's resiliency, the dangers of authoritarianism, and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to democratic principles.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Aug 11, 2020)
This resolution recognizes the commitment of democracies to democratic values and institutions in their response to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019), and it condemns those who would use the pandemic to consolidate undemocratic power and violate human rights. Further, it expresses remembrance of the U.S. commitment to fundamental democratic principles and calls on democracies and international institutions to remember their promise of transparency, integrity, and the free flow of information.
What just happenedAug 11, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseAug 11, 2020
- Aug 11, 2020IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Aug 11, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Aug 11, 2020IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House