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.
117-HRES-1219117th CongressIntroduced Jul 5, 2022International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
Sponsor
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-51](D-CA-51)2 cosponsors
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.
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
Jul 5, 2022House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 5, 2022House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 5, 2022Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 5, 2022Library of Congress