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.

Sponsor: Juan Vargas (Democratic-CA)June 27, 2025

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U.S. House would urge India to investigate activist's death and uphold human rights.

Father Stan died in Indian custody on July 5, 2021, and his death has not been independently investigated by India. If passed, the U.S. House would formally honor Father Stan. It would also encourage India to investigate his death. The House would also make it clear to governments worldwide that mistreating human rights advocates is unacceptable.

What Would Change

Father Stan died in Indian custody on July 5, 2021, and his death has not been independently investigated by India. If this resolution passes, the U.S. House of Representatives would formally honor Father Stan. It would also encourage India to pursue an independent investigation into his death. The House would also send a clear message to governments worldwide about protecting human rights and freedom of expression.

Key Provisions

Urges India to pursue an independent investigation into the arrest, imprisonment, and death of Father Stan.
Tells the Indian Government and all governments worldwide that mistreating and imprisoning human rights advocates cannot continue.
Declares to the Indian Government and all governments worldwide that freedom of expression is a basic human right.
Monitors and supports Adivasi, Dalit, and minority communities in India, along with other indigenous communities globally.
Expresses concern about the misuse of antiterror laws against human rights defenders and political opponents.
Urges India's Parliament to permanently suspend a colonial-era sedition law.

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HRES 561 · 119th Congress · June 27, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

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.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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