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Declares December 10, 2025 as the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and expresses concern about a global decline in political rights and civil liberties, rising repression, large numbers of political prisoners, ongoing conflicts, and projected cuts to foreign human-rights aid. The resolution is largely symbolic: it reaffirms Congress’s historical support for internationally recognized human rights and highlights international trends and threats to human rights defenders, journalists, religious minorities, opposition figures, women and girls, and anti-corruption actors.
Formally recognizes Human Rights Day (Dec 10, 2025) and expresses congressional concern about global declines in political rights, repression, political prisoners, conflicts, and projected foreign-aid cuts.
Official title: Recognizing Human Rights Day on December 10, 2025, and commemorating the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Celebration of "Human Rights Day".
Introduced December 10, 2025 by Christopher A. Coons · Last progress December 10, 2025