Title: Recognizing the 72d anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".
Policy area: International Affairs

Summary:
This resolution recognizes the 72nd anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, supports the designation of Human Rights Day, and encourages the observation of Human Rights Day and a continued commitment to upholding human rights around the globe.

[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1259 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1259

 Recognizing the 72d anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human 
          Rights and the celebration of ``Human Rights Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 10, 2020

Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Mr. Pocan, Mr. McGovern, Mr. Grijalva, Ms. 
 Lofgren, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. Green of Texas, Ms. Haaland, Mr. Raskin, 
  Mr. Khanna, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Meeks, Ms. Eshoo, Ms. McCollum, Mrs. 
  Torres of California, Mr. Cardenas, Mr. Cicilline, Ms. Norton, Ms. 
Omar, Mr. Himes, Mr. Rush, Ms. Jayapal, Ms. Bonamici, Mrs. Demings, Ms. 
   Kaptur, Mr. Castro of Texas, Ms. Meng, Mr. Foster, Mr. Case, Mr. 
Cooper, Mr. Sires, Ms. Lee of California, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr. 
Danny K. Davis of Illinois, Ms. Brownley of California, Mr. Correa, Mr. 
Deutch, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. McNerney, Mr. Vargas, Mrs. Davis of 
California, Ms. Matsui, Mr. Higgins of New York, Mr. Bera, Mr. Huffman, 
    Mr. Trone, Mrs. Dingell, Ms. Titus, Mr. Payne, Mr. Yarmuth, Mr. 
Sherman, Mr. Evans, and Mr. Costa) submitted the following resolution; 
         which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing the 72d anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human 
          Rights and the celebration of ``Human Rights Day''.

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 
        on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among 
        countries as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings;
Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles 
        of liberty and freedom enshrined in the Constitution of the United 
        States and the Bill of Rights;
Whereas awareness of human rights--

    (1) is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms;

    (2) promotes equality;

    (3) contributes to preventing conflict and human rights violations; and

    (4) enhances participation in democratic processes;

Whereas Congress has a proud history of promoting human rights that are 
        internationally recognized;
Whereas the global COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated ongoing human rights 
        violations and created new ones;
Whereas it is in the national interest of the United States to observe 
        consistent and principled human rights policies in the face of growing 
        illiberalism and authoritarianism around the world;
Whereas the United States is dedicated to working with its allies and partners 
        to confront these challenges and to bolster respect for human rights and 
        fundamental freedoms as described in the Universal Declaration; and
Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as ``Human 
        Rights Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) expresses support for the designation of ``Human Rights 
        Day'';
            (2) recognizes the 72d anniversary of the Universal 
        Declaration of Human Rights;
            (3) reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
            (4) supports the right of human rights defenders all over 
        the world to promote the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the 
        Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and
            (5) encourages the people of the United States--
                    (A) to observe Human Rights Day; and
                    (B) to continue a commitment to upholding freedom, 
                democracy, and human rights around the globe.
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