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H.Res. 1418 · 119th CongressInternational AffairsResolution

H.Res. 1418 has not moved since its introduction on Jul 2, 2026, with no cosponsors

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.

Sponsored by Vargas, Juan D-CA · no cosponsors
IntroducedJul 2, 2026
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
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What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 66 words.

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.

Context
Committees
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Policy area
International Affairs: 94 of 4,008 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.3%)
Sponsor
0 of 73 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
1: introduced in house · 185 words
Latest action
Jul 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 1

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  • 119th 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 D · Introduced

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