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H.Res. 129

ResolutionFederalHousePassed
Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights activists.
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Passed
Latest Action · July 15, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
February 13, 2019
Cosponsors (31)
28D 3R
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This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations.

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