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US HRes120
US HRes120Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This resolution condemns the Azerbaijani government's treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a respected academic and economist who was arrested on July 23, 2023, and subsequently subjected to severe human rights violations. The resolution highlights that Dr. Ibadoghlu was beaten in police custody, imprisoned under poor conditions, denied access to legal counsel, and suffered significant health deterioration, all while being dubiously accused of criminal acts without evidence. The House of Representatives explicitly condemns Azerbaijan's practices of wrongful detention and suppression of academic freedom, calls for Dr. Ibadoghlu's immediate and unconditional release, and urges the Secretary of State to prioritize his well-being and release in diplomatic interactions with the Azerbaijani government. The resolution also notes that Dr. Ibadoghlu's family continues to face harassment, and that the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Embassy in Baku, and international academic institutions have expressed deep concerns about his situation and demanded his release.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (57)
David Rouzer (R)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Gabe Amo (D),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Ken Calvert (R),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Herbert Conaway (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Costa (D),
Don Davis (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Vince Fong (R),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Pat Harrigan (R),
Hank Johnson (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Tom Kean (R),
Bill Keating (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Young Kim (R),
Greg Landsman (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Nicole Malliotakis (R),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Richard McCormick (R),
Addison McDowell (R),
Jim McGovern (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Max Miller (R),
Tim Moore (R),
Joe Morelle (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Greg Murphy (R),
Donald Norcross (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Frank Pallone (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Chris Smith (R),
Greg Stanton (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Dina Titus (D),
Mike Turner (R),
David Valadao (R),
Jeff Van Drew (R),
Marc Veasey (D),
James Walkinshaw (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 02/06/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/120/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hres120/BILLS-119hres120ih.pdf |
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