H.Res. 129 · 116th Congress

Condemning the Government of Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights activists.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2019-02-13
Latest action
2019-07-15 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Summary

This resolution reaffirms that the promotion of human rights and democracies, including the empowerment of women and girls, is a longstanding bedrock of U.S. foreign policy. It also condemns Saudi Arabia's continued detention and alleged abuse of women's rights advocates and urges the immediate and unconditional release of such advocates. The resolution also urges Saudi Arabia to end its male guardianship system and calls on the United States to impose sanctions on Saudi Arabian government officials responsible for gross human rights violations.