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.
119-HRES-1418119th CongressIntroduced Jul 2, 2026International Affairs
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52](D-CA-52)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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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 2, 2026House floor actions
Submitted in House
Jul 2, 2026House floor actions
Submitted in House
Jul 2, 2026Library of Congress