Bill119th CongressFiled Jun 27, 2025International Affairs
H.Res. 561
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.
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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.
What just happenedJun 27, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 27, 2025
- Jun 27, 2025IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Jun 27, 2025IntroReferralH11100
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