119th Congress
H.Res. 561
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
- In committee
- Agreed to
- Sponsor
- Juan Vargas(D-CA)
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2025
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Committees
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Added later (1)
- James P. McGovern (D-MA) · Jul 15, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jun 27, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. - Jun 27, 2025
Submitted in House