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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2019International Affairs
H.Res. 129

Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia’s continued detention and alleged abuse of women’s rights activists.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jul 15, 2019)

This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations.

What just happenedJul 15, 2019

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-21](D-FL)Sponsor
31 cosponsors28 D3 R
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  1. Jul 15, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. Jul 15, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5800-5801)

  3. Jul 15, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5800-5801)

  4. Jul 15, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 129.

  5. Jul 15, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5800-5802)

  6. Jul 15, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. May 22, 2019Committee

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  8. May 22, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. May 22, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Mar 13, 2019IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E301)

  11. Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Feb 13, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Feb 13, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJul 15, 201953

This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations.

Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2019

This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations.

Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia’s continued detention and alleged abuse of women… — Informed