Urging the Republic of India to end the restrictions on communications and mass detentions in Jammu and Kashmir as swiftly as possible and preserve religious freedom for all residents.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

This resolution recognizes the security challenges faced by India in Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution urges India to employ certain measures to uphold human rights and refrain from the use of violence against minority groups, protestors, and detainees.

Congress
116

Number
HRES - 745

Introduced on
2019-12-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/6/2019

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the security challenges faced by India in Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution urges India to employ certain measures to uphold human rights and refrain from the use of violence against minority groups, protestors, and detainees.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedUrging the Republic of India to end the restrictions on communications and mass detentions in Jammu and Kashmir as swiftly as possible and preserve religious freedom for all residents.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Asia
Detention of persons
Human rights
India
International organizations and cooperation
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent
Religion
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Telephone and wireless communication
Terrorism

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary6/22/2020

This resolution recognizes the security challenges faced by India in Jammu and Kashmir. The resolution urges India to employ certain measures to uphold human rights and refrain from the use of violence against minority groups, protestors, and det...


Latest Action12/6/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.