HRES 1219 United States House · 117th Congress

Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian state on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.

Summary
This resolution encourages India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration, and death of Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy (also known as Father Stan), a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody on July 5, 2021. The resolution also states that (1) the mistreatment and incarceration of individuals advocating for human rights cannot persist, and (2) freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.
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Jul 2022
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Introduced Jul 5, 2022 Last action Jul 5, 2022
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Jul 5, 2022
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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