OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
H.RES. 561 · 119TH CONGRESS
This is a simple resolution. These resolutions do not become laws. They express a chamber’s position or govern congressional business; they do not require the president’s signature.
CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service for this version of the bill. Later versions may differ. Read at Congress.gov.