H.Res. 1231 · 116th Congress
Calling for an end to enforced disappearances in Asia and around the world, and calling upon the United States to ratify the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Brad Sherman
- Introduced
- 2020-11-19
- Latest action
- 2020-11-19 · Introduced in House
Summary
This resolution calls on the United States to support measures to assist victims of enforced disappearances around the world and ensure that alleged perpetrators of enforced disappearances are held accountable. The resolution urges China, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, and Pakistan specifically to take steps to eliminate the practice of enforced disappearances and uphold human rights for all.