HRES 1277 United States House · 119th Congress

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.

This resolution formally recognizes that the struggles faced by marginalized communities globally are interconnected and calls for a renewed focus on human rights. It defines key concepts such as intersectionality, the global majority, and systemic oppressions like racism and capitalism to frame its arguments. The text asserts that issues ranging from mass incarceration and housing insecurity in the United States to displacement and war abroad share common roots in unaccountable leadership and corporate exploitation. While it does not enact new laws, it declares that the United States must end inhumane immigration policies, dismantle specific government departments, and redirect military funding toward peace initiatives. Additionally, the resolution demands the creation of a Human Rights Commission and advocates for universal healthcare, land rights, and the preservation of cultural history for all people.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 12, 2026 Last action May 12, 2026
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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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May 12, 2026
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