Establishes the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission in the Senate to (1) serve as a forum for bipartisan discussion of international human rights issues and promotion of internationally recognized human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (2) raise awareness of international human rights violations through regular briefings and hearings; and (3) collaborate with the executive branch, human rights entities, and nongovernmental organizations to promote human rights initiatives within the Senate.
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Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387)
Introduced in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7387)
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A resolution establishing the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission.
USA115th CongressSRES-718| Senate
| Updated: 12/10/2018
Establishes the John S. McCain III Human Rights Commission in the Senate to (1) serve as a forum for bipartisan discussion of international human rights issues and promotion of internationally recognized human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (2) raise awareness of international human rights violations through regular briefings and hearings; and (3) collaborate with the executive branch, human rights entities, and nongovernmental organizations to promote human rights initiatives within the Senate.
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