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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1277

Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.

Human Rights: A New Plan for Global Justice

This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to several different committees for review, but no further actions or hearings have been scheduled yet. The bill is not moving forward at this time.

Legislative Progress

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Very unlikely to pass

This is a non-binding resolution that expresses the views of a few lawmakers but does not have the support to pass the House.

Key Points

  • Ramirez and other House members proposed a plan to change how the U.S. handles immigration and national security. The plan calls for closing the Department of Homeland Security, ending deportations, and making it easier for people to become citizens.
  • The proposal suggests moving money from the military budget to pay for social services. This includes providing free health care for everyone, building more affordable housing, and ensuring everyone has access to healthy food.
  • The plan aims to protect the rights of workers and people who have been shut out from power. It calls for a higher minimum wage, the right for all workers to join unions, and an end to the death penalty and large prison systems.
  • It also addresses global issues by calling for an end to military aid for countries that violate human rights. It suggests that the U.S. should give more power and independence to its territories, like Puerto Rico.

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Milestones

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May 12, 2026House

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Armed Services, House Administration, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

May 12, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Recognizing, from Chicago to Palestine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Puerto Rico, that the pain, violence, and oppression the global majority experiences are interconnected, acknowledges that the future must be self-determined, and affirms our humanity and dignity through a renewed mandate for human rights.

Bill NumberHRES 1277
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, Homeland Security, Armed Services, House Administration, Financial Services, Energy and Commerce, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Cosponsors

(4)
D: 4

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