H.Res. 561 · 119th Congress
Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of…
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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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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.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jun 27, 2025
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 nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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Official title: 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.
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Jun 27, 2025
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No recorded floor vote found.