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Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-10-31
Introduced
15
Cosponsors
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Steve Cohen
Steve Cohen
Democrat · TN · Representative
Votes with party: 97.7% (574 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (15)

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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2025-10-31

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would officially recognize October 30 as an international day dedicated to raising awareness about people imprisoned for their political beliefs and activities. This designation aims to draw global attention to political prisoners and advocate for their rights, though it does not create any new laws or enforcement mechanisms. The measure has been sent to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration.

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