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H.Res. 561119th CongressIN COMMITTEEDEMOCRAT

Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian State on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.

Introduced Jun 27, 2025Juan Vargas (D-CA)1 cosponsorSource

Summary

This resolution encourages India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, incarceration, and death of Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy (also known as Father Stan), a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody on July 5, 2021.

The resolution also states that (1) the mistreatment and incarceration of individuals advocating for human rights cannot persist, and (2) freedom of expression is a fundamental human right.

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Legislative Journey

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Floor
  4. Passed Chamber 1
  5. Passed Chamber 2
  6. Signed
Jun 27, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

House
Jun 27, 2025

Submitted in House

Jun 27, 2025

Submitted in House