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Establishing Senate Human Rights Commission: New forum for discussion and awareness.

The U.S. Senate is establishing a new commission to serve as a forum for discussing international human rights and raising awareness of violations. This commission will not create new laws but will collaborate with other bodies to promote human rights initiatives.
Key points
Creation of the Senate Human Rights Commission to serve as a forum for discussing and raising awareness of international human rights.
The Commission will not have legislative powers but will collaborate with other entities to promote human rights initiatives.
Any Senator can become a member, and the commission's expenses are capped at $200,000 annually.
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Print number: 117_SRES_80
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2021-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_80.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of the Senate Human Rights Commission to serve as a forum for discussing and raising awareness of international human rights.
  • The Commission will not have legislative powers but will collaborate with other entities to promote human rights initiatives.
  • Any Senator can become a member, and the commission's expenses are capped at $200,000 annually.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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