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H.Res. 562House114th Congress (2015-2017)In Committee

Recognizing the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of "Human Rights Day".

Sponsored by Alan S. LowenthalRep. Alan S. Lowenthal (D-CA)
Introduced December 10, 2015

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

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February 12, 2016

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Introduced in HouseIssued December 10, 2015

IV

114th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. RES. 562

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 10, 2015

Mr. Lowenthal (for himself, Mr. Cárdenas, Mr. Carson of Indiana, Mr. Cartwright, Ms. Judy Chu of California, Mr. Cicilline, Mr. Costa, Mr. Crowley, Mrs. Davis of California, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Ellison, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Farr, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Gutiérrez, Ms. Hahn, Mr. Honda, Ms. Jackson Lee, Mr. Johnson of Georgia, Mr. Keating, Ms. Lee, Mr. Levin, Ms. Lofgren, Ms. Matsui, Ms. McCollum, Mr. McDermott, Mr. McGovern, Mr. McNerney, Mrs. Napolitano, Mr. Peters, Mr. Pocan, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of California, Ms. Linda T. Sánchez of California, Mr. Sherman, Ms. Speier, Mrs. Torres, Mr. Van Hollen, and Mr. Vargas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

RESOLUTION

Recognizing the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day.

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations 67 years ago on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among nations as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings;

Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined within the United States Constitution and Bill of Rights;

Whereas human rights awareness is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms and contributes to promoting equality, preventing conflict and human rights violations, and enhancing participation in democratic processes;

Whereas the Department of State has declared that a central goal of United States foreign policy is the promotion of respect for human rights, as embodied in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and

Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as Human Rights Day: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives—

(1)

recognizes the 67th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the celebration of Human Rights Day;

(2)

supports the ideals of human rights and reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;

(3)

encourages all nations to continue working towards freedom, peace, and security, which can be achieved only through democracy, respect for human rights, and the rule of law; and

(4)

encourages the people of the United States to observe Human Rights Day and continue their commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights across the globe.