Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Jun 2008): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives, would have Congress formally recognize the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It would acknowledge this declaration as a significant achievement by nations worldwide and note the influence of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and Constitution on its development.
The resolution also calls on all United Nations Member States to recommit to promoting the principles of human dignity found in the Declaration, especially for vulnerable individuals. It aims to encourage the United Nations and its agencies to work effectively towards justice and peace among nations.
The bill was introduced in April 2008 and later received in the Senate. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. No further action is detailed in the provided information.
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Official summary
Recognizes: (1) on its 60th anniversary year the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as a singular achievement of the community of nations; and (2) the contribution in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution to the development of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Urges all U.N. member states to uphold the principles of human dignity enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, especially on behalf of the world's most vulnerable persons.
Timeline
11 Jun 2008
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 332 do?
- This resolution, introduced in the House of Representatives, would have Congress formally recognize the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It would acknowledge this declaration as a significant achievement by nations worldwide and note the influence of the U.S. Declaration of Independence and Constitution on its development. The resolution also calls on all United Nations Member States to recommit to promoting the principles of human dignity found in the Declaration, especially for vulnerable individuals. It aims to encourage the United Nations and its agencies to work effectively towards justice and peace among nations. The bill was introduced in April 2008 and later received in the Senate. It was then referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. No further action is detailed in the provided information.
- Has H.Con.Res. 332 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 332. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 332?
- H.Con.Res. 332 was sponsored by Rep. Fortenberry, Jeff [R-NE-1] (R-NE), with 49 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 332?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (11 Jun 2008).
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