HRES 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.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Introduced
- Jun 27, 2025
- Latest action
- Jun 27, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Juan Vargas [D-CA-52]
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Cosponsors
- 1
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.
Recent actions
- Jun 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Jun 27, 2025 Submitted in House
- Jun 27, 2025 Submitted in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.