Recognizing Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, and commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Celebration of Human Rights Day.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate Resolution officially recognizes December 10, 2025 as Human Rights Day and commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations in 1948. It is a ceremonial statement of Senate values, not a binding law.
Who Benefits and How
Human rights advocates and civil society organizations receive symbolic recognition and endorsement from the U.S. Senate. Political prisoners worldwide are acknowledged, with the Senate calling on foreign governments to release those detained for advocating for human rights. However, this resolution has no enforcement mechanism or binding legal effect.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one faces new costs, requirements, or restrictions from this resolution. It is purely commemorative and creates no legal obligations on any party, including foreign governments despite the call to release political prisoners.
Key Provisions
- Designates December 10, 2025 as Human Rights Day
- Commemorates the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- Reaffirms Senate commitment to the principles in the Universal Declaration
- Supports civil society leaders and human rights defenders globally
- Condemns political imprisonment as a tool of repression
- Calls on governments worldwide to release political prisoners
- Encourages Americans to observe Human Rights Day and uphold freedom, democracy, and human rights
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
A commemorative Senate Resolution recognizing Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, and commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Who Benefits
- Human rights advocates
- Civil society organizations
- Political prisoners globally
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Civil Liberties
Primary Purpose
A commemorative Senate Resolution recognizing Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, and commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Express Congressional support for human rights principles and call attention to political prisoners worldwide"
Identified Gains
- Human rights advocates
- Civil society organizations
- Political prisoners globally
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Coons (for himself and Mr. Tillis) submitted the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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- "the_senate"
- → United States Senate
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