Condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Mar 2003): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Con.Res. 26, expresses the condemnation of the U.S. Congress regarding the practice of execution by stoning. It calls for the international community to recognize this punishment as a severe human rights violation. The resolution also requests the President to formally communicate these concerns to countries that impose stoning and to urge them to suspend such death sentences.
The bill affects individuals facing or potentially facing execution by stoning and, by extension, governments that practice it. It also directs the Secretary of State to engage with the international community to advocate for the repeal of stoning laws and promote adherence to global human rights standards.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received in the Senate. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. If it passes both the House and the Senate, it would represent a formal statement of U.S. congressional opinion.
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Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced in the House on January 29, 2003. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)Condemns the practice of execution by stoning, and calls upon the international community to recognize this practice as a gross violation of human rights.Requests the President to: (1) communicate this resolution formally to governments imposing this cruel punishment and urge the suspension of sentences of death by stoning; and (2) direct the Secretary of State to work with the international community toward the repeal of stoning laws and adherence to international standards of human rights.
Timeline
19 Mar 2003
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 26 do?
- This bill, H.Con.Res. 26, expresses the condemnation of the U.S. Congress regarding the practice of execution by stoning. It calls for the international community to recognize this punishment as a severe human rights violation. The resolution also requests the President to formally communicate these concerns to countries that impose stoning and to urge them to suspend such death sentences. The bill affects individuals facing or potentially facing execution by stoning and, by extension, governments that practice it. It also directs the Secretary of State to engage with the international community to advocate for the repeal of stoning laws and promote adherence to global human rights standards. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and has since been received in the Senate. It has been referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations for further consideration. If it passes both the House and the Senate, it would represent a formal statement of U.S. congressional opinion.
- Has H.Con.Res. 26 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 26. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 26?
- H.Con.Res. 26 was sponsored by Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] (D-MN), with 77 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 26?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (19 Mar 2003).
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