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Fix the United Nations Human Rights Council Act
12/30/2022, 3:33 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6354
Bill 117 hr 6354, also known as the Fix the United Nations Human Rights Council Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address concerns about the effectiveness and credibility of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
The bill proposes several key measures to improve the functioning of the UNHRC. One of the main provisions is to require the United States to withhold funding from the UNHRC until certain reforms are implemented. These reforms include increasing transparency and accountability within the council, as well as ensuring that member countries with poor human rights records are not allowed to serve on the council.
Additionally, the bill calls for the United States to work with other countries to push for reforms within the UNHRC. This includes advocating for the removal of countries with egregious human rights violations from the council and promoting a more balanced and fair representation of member countries. Overall, the Fix the United Nations Human Rights Council Act aims to address concerns about the effectiveness and credibility of the UNHRC by implementing key reforms and holding member countries accountable for their human rights records. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans.
The bill proposes several key measures to improve the functioning of the UNHRC. One of the main provisions is to require the United States to withhold funding from the UNHRC until certain reforms are implemented. These reforms include increasing transparency and accountability within the council, as well as ensuring that member countries with poor human rights records are not allowed to serve on the council.
Additionally, the bill calls for the United States to work with other countries to push for reforms within the UNHRC. This includes advocating for the removal of countries with egregious human rights violations from the council and promoting a more balanced and fair representation of member countries. Overall, the Fix the United Nations Human Rights Council Act aims to address concerns about the effectiveness and credibility of the UNHRC by implementing key reforms and holding member countries accountable for their human rights records. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans.
Congressional Summary of HR 6354
Fix the United Nations Human Rights Council Act
This bill requires the Department of State to report to Congress on U.S. policy towards China, Russia, Cuba, Venezuela, and other countries that violate human rights, specifically on the roles of such countries as members of the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6354
Bill HR 6354 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 3, 2022. Bill HR 6354 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 3, 2022. Bill HR 6354's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact. as of February 22, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6354
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6354
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Arab-Israeli relations
- Asia
- Caribbean area
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Cuba
- Europe
- Gaza Strip
- Human rights
- International organizations and cooperation
- Israel
- Latin America
- Middle East
- Palestinians
- Russia
- United Nations
- Venezuela
- West Bank
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6354
Fix the United Nations Human Rights Council Act
Fix the United Nations Human Rights Council Act
To direct the Secretary of State to submit a report on the United Nations Human Rights Council, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6354
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