HRES. 1277In Committee
Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.
Recognize interconnected human rights harms affecting Chicago, Palestine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Puerto Rico while affirming self-determination and human dignity
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Recognize interconnected human rights harms affecting Chicago, Palestine, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Puerto Rico while affirming self-determination and human dignity
Key points
- Recognize interconnected human rights harms
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-05-12 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Armed Services, House Administration, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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