WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Coons (D-DE), co-chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, introduced a resolution to establish a bipartisan Senate Human Rights Commission to investigate human rights violations and hold regular hearings and briefings on the promotion of human rights worldwide.  

“I’m honored to join Senator Coons as co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus and to introduce this resolution establishing the Senate Human Rights Commission,” said Senator Tillis. “By working to formalize our efforts in the Senate Human Rights Caucus, we are strengthening our commitment to defending human dignity and freedom across the globe. This commission will serve as a crucial platform to elevate awareness, hear from experts, and champion fundamental human rights across the globe.” 

“As a co-chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, I’m proud to continue to stand up for those who are denied their most basic freedoms all around the world, and I’ll continue to work on their behalf,” said Senator Coons. “An established, bipartisan Senate Human Rights Commission will further that goal and strengthen our ability to advocate for millions of people globally facing violence, abuse, oppression, and wrongful imprisonment. It’s far past time for the Senate to join the House and establish this commission.” 

Full text of the resolution is available HERE.

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