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A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission.
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This resolution establishes the Senate Human Rights Commission to (1) serve as a forum for bipartisan discussion of international human rights issues and promotion of internationally recognized human rights as enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (2) raise awareness of international human rights violations through regular briefings and hearings; and (3) collaborate with congressional entities, the executive branch, human rights entities, and nongovernmental organizations to promote human rights initiatives within the Senate. In addition, the resolution prohibits the commission from (1) having legislative jurisdiction; (2) having authority to take legislative action on any bill or resolution; or (3) encroaching upon the jurisdiction of any standing, select, or special committee of the Senate.
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2021 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
IDC Advocacy, Inc has lobbied with Congress and the State Department for a strong U.S. response to the crisis in Lebanon, including: support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and a strong humanitarian response in support of the Lebanese people. IDC has advocated for recognition of the Armenian Genocide and for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to designate Turkey as a Country-of-Particular Concern. IDC has advocated for legislation that holds the Government of Turkey accountable for human rights violations, especially against its small Christian minority and vulnerable Christian communities in Cyprus and Northeastern Syria. IDC has also advocated for the human rights of Coptic Christians in Egypt. IDC has advocated for a cessation of hostilities in Ethiopia and for unrestricted humanitarian assistance to be provided throughout the country. Currently, IDC is advocating for: S.1637 - Hizballah Money Laundering Prevention Act of 2021 S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents in the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission. H.Res. 558: Urging the European Union to designate Hizballah in its entirety as a terrorist organization. H.R.3056 - Turkey and Ecumenical Patriarchate Religious Freedom Act of 2021; H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt; H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933; S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933 H.Res.445 - Condemning all violence and human rights abuses in Ethiopia, and calling on the Government of Ethiopia and the Government of the State of Eritrea to remove all Eritrean troops from Ethiopia, and for all belligerents in the conflict, including the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and Amhara regional forces, and other armed groups to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations. IDC is advocating against H.R.4073 - To restrict security assistance to Lebanon, and for other purposes and H.R. 4230-Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act.
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S958)
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Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
2021 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
IDC Advocacy, Inc has lobbied with Congress and the State Department for a strong U.S. response to the crisis in Lebanon, including: support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and a strong humanitarian response. IDC has advocated for recognition of the Armenian Genocide and for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to designate Turkey as a Country-of-Particular Concern. IDC has advocated for legislation that holds the Government of Turkey accountable for human rights violations, especially against its small Christian minority. IDC has also advocated for the human rights of Coptic Christians in Egypt. Currently, IDC is advocating for: H.R.3056 - Turkey and Ecumenical Patriarchate Religious Freedom Act of 2021; H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt; S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents in the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations; All Information (Except Text) for H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933; S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission. IDC is advocating against H.R.4073 - To restrict security assistance to Lebanon, and for other purposes and H.R. 4230-Strategic Lebanon Security Reporting Act. IDC has also lobbied for the following resolutions: S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations pertaining to the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission. H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
2021 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
IDC Advocacy, Inc has lobbied with Congress and the State Department for a strong U.S. response to the crisis in Lebanon, including: support for the Lebanese Armed Forces and a strong humanitarian response to the crisis in Lebanon. IDC has advocated for recognition of the Armenian Genocide and for the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom to designate Turkey as a Country-of-Particular Concern. IDC has advocated for increased humanitarian assistance to Christian and Yazidi genocide survivors in Iraq and Syria with the United States Agency for International Development. IDC has lobbied for sanctions on Saudi Arabia for their violation of religious freedom. IDC has also lobbied for strong U.S. policy against Iran for its persecution of religious minorities domestically and support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah internationally. IDC has also lobbied for the following resolutions: S.Res.97 - A resolution calling on the Government of Ethiopia, the Tigray People's Liberation Front, and other belligerents to cease all hostilities, protect human rights, allow unfettered humanitarian access, and cooperate with independent investigations of credible atrocity allegations pertaining to the conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. S.Res.80 - A resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission. H.Res.117 - Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt H.Res.143 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States policy recognizing the Semele Massacre of 1933
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom
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