Recognizing the 68th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Bill: 114-hres-953
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47]
Introduced: 2016-12-08
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays

Human rights

International law and treaties

Political movements and philosophies

Rule of law and government transparency
Latest action: action_date: 2016-12-08
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-12-08
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Recognizes the 68th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day.</p> <p>Supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.</p> <p> Encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law.</p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 953 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 8, 2016 Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Ms. Bonamici , Mr. Cárdenas , Mr. Cartwright , Ms. Judy Chu of California , Mr. Cicilline , Mr. Connolly , Mr. Costa , Mr. Crowley , Mrs. Dingell , Mr. Ellison , Mr. Grijalva , Mr. Gutiérrez , Mr. Honda , Ms. Jackson Lee , Mr. Keating , Mrs. Lawrence , Ms. Lee , Mr. Levin , Ms. Lofgren , Ms. Matsui , Ms. McCollum , Mr. McGovern , Mr. McNerney , Ms. Norton , Mr. Peters , Mr. Pocan , Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California , Mr. Sherman , and Ms. Speier ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs RESOLUTION Recognizing the 68th 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 68 years ago on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among nations 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 within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights; Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes; Whereas the Department of State has declared that a central goal of United States foreign policy is the promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as “Human Rights Day”: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes the 68th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of “Human Rights Day”; (2) supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law; and (4) encourages the people of the United States to observe “Human Rights Day” and continue their commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights across the globe.