HR6056Referred to Committee

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-11-17
Introduced
137
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Robert Garcia
Robert Garcia
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 98.5% (522 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (137)

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2025-11-17

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely establish or strengthen U.S. government programs and policies aimed at protecting human rights around the world, potentially including support for activists, monitoring of abuses, and diplomatic pressure on countries with poor human rights records. It could affect foreign aid decisions, international relations, and how the U.S. responds to countries that violate basic freedoms like freedom of speech and assembly. The bill would primarily impact U.S. foreign policy and international organizations that work on human rights issues.

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