Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 15, 2022International Affairs
H.Res. 926
Recognizing the growing threats against women and children, religious and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQI persons in Afghanistan and against allies of such individuals, such as civil society leaders and activists, scholars, former government officials, journalists, and media workers, and expressing solidarity with and reaffirming the dire need to protect vulnerable and minority populations and their allies in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 15, 2022)
This resolution expresses that the House of Representatives
- stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and with vulnerable groups, including women and children; religious and ethnic minorities; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI) persons; civil society actors; journalists; and other at-risk populations in Afghanistan;
- calls on the Taliban to uphold the protection of universal human rights, including the commitments set forth in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and enshrined in the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, to which Afghanistan is a party;
- calls for the international community to condemn human rights violations committed by the Taliban; and
- calls on the U.S. government to work closely with the international community and nongovernmental organizations, particularly such organizations based in Afghanistan, to support at-risk Afghan minority populations and other vulnerable communities.
What just happenedFeb 15, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Carson, Andre [D-IN-7](D-IN)Sponsor
17 cosponsors17 D
17cosponsors1committees4actions1related bills
- Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2022
- Feb 15, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Foreign Affairs Committee - Feb 15, 2022IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E149)
- Feb 15, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 15, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House