House Committee on Foreign Affairs:
Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations

Bills

There are 34 bills referred to this subcommittee:

• H.R. 1911: Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 672: Combating European Anti-Semitism Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY17]
  Status: Passed House (Senate next)
• H.R. 3960: Preserving Liu Xiaobo Legacy of Freedom & Gold Medal Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3030: Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ann Wagner [R-MO2]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.R. 5621: Vietnam Human Rights Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 407: Condemning the persecution of Christians around the world.
  Sponsor: Rep. Glenn Grothman [R-WI6]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.R. 436: Human Trafficking Prioritization Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 421: Urging the Administration to develop more effective and timely responses to famine in Africa, especially efforts to end the conflicts in South Sudan, Nigeria, and other countries that cause or exacerbate famine.
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Con.Res. 89: Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to United States policy toward Tibet and that the treatment of the Tibetan people should be an important factor in the conduct of United States relations with the People’s Republic of China.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 537: Promoting United States national security and foreign policy objectives through consolidation and strengthening of the rule of law and respect for human rights in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 128: Supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
• H.R. 495: Protection of Children Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. John Carter [R-TX31]
  Status: Ordered Reported
• H.Res. 434: Condemning violence against religious minorities in the People’s Republic of China and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jody Hice [R-GA10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 777: Strongly reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement, urging the British and Irish Governments to vigorously implement certain aspects of the Agreement, and urging the Secretary of State to appoint a Special Envoy for Northern Ireland a
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 274: Condemning the Government of Iran’s state-sponsored persecution of its Baha’i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.
  Sponsor: Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL27]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 3856: Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 445: Honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People’s Republic of Chin
  Sponsor: Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC11]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 466: Sex Trafficking Demand Reduction Act
  Sponsor: Rep. Randy Hultgren [R-IL14]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 620: Strongly condemning the terrorist attack in Mogadishu, Somalia on October 14, 2017, and expressing condolences and sympathies to the victims of the attack and their families.
  Sponsor: Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN5]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 319: Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promoting religious freedom globally, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. Randy Hultgren [R-IL14]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 239: Supporting ongoing efforts by the United States Government, in concert with the United Nations and the donor community, to respond to drought and food insecurity in the Horn of Africa.
  Sponsor: Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY16]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 820: Recognizing the life and significant contributions of Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the former wife of Nelson Mandela, and an icon in the international fight against apartheid and injustice in South Africa, for her leadership and her devotion to
  Sponsor: Rep. Maxine Waters [D-CA43]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 591: Denouncing the ongoing violence against the Rohingya people of Burma.
  Sponsor: Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL20]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 528: Condemning horrific acts of violence against Burma’s Rohingya population and calling on Aung San Suu Kyi to play an active role in ending this humanitarian tragedy.
  Sponsor: Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 484: Expressing concern for the well-being of Liu Xia, and urging the Government of the People’s Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xia from illegal detention, cease surveillance, and allow her freedom of movement.
  Sponsor: Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI9]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 89: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent presidential elections and transfer of power in The Gambia, and for other purposes.
  Sponsor: Rep. James “Jim” Langevin [D-RI2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2803: Abolish Human Trafficking Act of 2017
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX2]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 349: Calling for the global repeal of blasphemy, heresy, and apostasy laws.
  Sponsor: Rep. Jamie Raskin [D-MD8]
  Status: Introduced
• H.R. 2491: Global Respect Act
  Sponsor: Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI1]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 188: Condemning the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran for the 1988 massacre of political prisoners and calling for justice for the victims.
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael McCaul [R-TX10]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 896: Condemning Boko Haram and calling on the Governments of the United States of America and Nigeria to swiftly implement measures to defeat the terrorist organization.
  Sponsor: Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL24]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 797: Recognizing the contributions of the Montagnard indigenous tribespeople of the Central Highlands of Vietnam to the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, and condemning the ongoing violation of human rights by the Government of th
  Sponsor: Rep. Ted Budd [R-NC13]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 65: Urging the President to seek an independent investigation into the death of Tibetan Buddhist leader and social activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche and to publicly call for an end to the repressive policies used by the People’s Republic of China in
  Sponsor: Rep. Michael Capuano [D-MA7]
  Status: Introduced
• H.Res. 356: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should give its advice and consent to the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women.
  Sponsor: Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY12]
  Status: Introduced

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