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-561119th CongressIntroduced Jun 27, 2025International Affairs
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsor
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52](D-CA-52)1 cosponsor
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 (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 27, 2025House floor actions
Submitted in House
Jun 27, 2025Library of Congress
Submitted in House
Jun 27, 2025Library of Congress