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Support for International Day of Political Prisoners on October 30

This House Resolution is symbolic, expressing solidarity with individuals imprisoned globally for peacefully voicing their beliefs. While it does not change domestic US law, it reinforces the country's foreign policy commitment to human rights. Citizens can expect the US government to continue diplomatic efforts to secure the release of political prisoners in authoritarian regimes.
Key points
The House of Representatives supports designating October 30 as the International Day of Political Prisoners.
Condemnation of the imprisonment of journalists, activists, and dissidents for peacefully expressing political or religious beliefs.
Support for US government actions aimed at holding repressive regimes accountable and securing the release of political prisoners worldwide.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HRES_843
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2025-10-31
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Source data: api.congress.gov
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HRES_843.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House of Representatives supports designating October 30 as the International Day of Political Prisoners.
  • Condemnation of the imprisonment of journalists, activists, and dissidents for peacefully expressing political or religious beliefs.
  • Support for US government actions aimed at holding repressive regimes accountable and securing the release of political prisoners worldwide.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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