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Calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of United States citizens by the Taliban.
3/18/2024, 10:23 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1066
Bill 118 HRES 1066 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a US citizen who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022. The resolution also condemns the wrongful detention of US citizens by the Taliban.
The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of US citizens, including the right to due process and a fair trial. It emphasizes the need for the Taliban to adhere to international human rights standards and release Mahmood Habibi without further delay.
The resolution urges the US government to take all necessary diplomatic and legal actions to secure the release of Mahmood Habibi and ensure his safe return to the United States. It also calls on the international community to join in condemning the Taliban's actions and advocating for the release of all wrongfully detained US citizens. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1066 seeks to bring attention to the plight of Mahmood Habibi and other US citizens who have been unjustly detained by the Taliban, and to mobilize support for their immediate release.
The resolution highlights the importance of protecting the rights and freedoms of US citizens, including the right to due process and a fair trial. It emphasizes the need for the Taliban to adhere to international human rights standards and release Mahmood Habibi without further delay.
The resolution urges the US government to take all necessary diplomatic and legal actions to secure the release of Mahmood Habibi and ensure his safe return to the United States. It also calls on the international community to join in condemning the Taliban's actions and advocating for the release of all wrongfully detained US citizens. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1066 seeks to bring attention to the plight of Mahmood Habibi and other US citizens who have been unjustly detained by the Taliban, and to mobilize support for their immediate release.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1066
This resolution calls on the Taliban to immediately and unconditionally release Mahmood Habibi and all other U.S. detainees in Afghanistan. It also calls on the Taliban to respect Mahmood Habibi's human rights and to provide full, unfettered, and consistent health and safety visits to him while in detention. Mr. Habibi is an American citizen and Afghan native who was the head of the Afghanistan civil aviation authority prior to his detention by the Taliban on August 10, 2022.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1066
Bill HRES 1066 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2024. Bill HRES 1066 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2024. Bill HRES 1066's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of March 7, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1066
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1066
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1066
Calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of United States citizens by the Taliban.
Calling for the immediate release of Mahmood Habibi, a United States citizen, who was wrongfully detained by the Taliban on August 10, 2022, and condemning the wrongful detention of United States citizens by the Taliban.
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