Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.

HRES 926 is a non-binding House resolution expressing U.S. support for Sri Lanka’s peaceful, democratic, and economic goals. It urges the Sri Lankan government to hold free local elections without delay, respect protest rights, and reform security forces by removing officials linked to human rights abuses. The resolution also calls for implementing anticorruption measures, repealing restrictive laws like the Prevention of Terrorism Act, and addressing land appropriation in Tamil-majority regions. It emphasizes accountability for past abuses and aligns with international efforts like the IMF’s $3 billion loan conditions.