House resolution · H.Res. 1418 (119th Congress)
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…
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Sponsor: Juan Vargas (U.S. Representative, CA-52, Democratic)
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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.
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Summary
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.
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Committee
House Committee on Foreign Affairs · U.S. House of Representatives
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Full history
- Jul 2, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
- Jul 2, 2026
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
U.S. House of Representatives
- Jul 2, 2026
Submitted in House
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