H.Res.1277

Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.

Introduced·5/12/26

Recognizes the interconnected pain and oppression faced by the global majority and affirms a renewed mandate for human rights.

This resolution acknowledges the interconnected pain, violence, and oppression experienced by the global majority, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico. It affirms a renewed mandate for human rights, emphasizing self-determination and dignity. The resolution highlights systemic inequities, including economic exploitation, racial discrimination, and violations of bodily autonomy and freedom of movement.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

May 12

House

Submitted in House

May 12

House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Armed Services, House Administration, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.