# 117-hres-137: Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.

117-hres-137, Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy., is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY); status Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote. (as of 2026-10-15).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hres-137
- Congress: 117
- Title: Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.
- Status: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
- Introduced: 2021-02-18
- Sponsor: Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 30
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-15

## Summary

Reaffirming the importance of upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in United States foreign policy.

## Cosponsors (30)

- Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10] (R-TX), 2021-02-18T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] (D-FL), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1] (R-PA), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] (D-MA), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] (D-VA), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pappas, Chris [D-NH-1] (D-NH), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32] (D-CA), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2021-02-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1] (D-NV), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8] (D-VA), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] (D-NJ), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37] (D-CA), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51] (D-CA), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Kim, Young [R-CA-40] (R-CA), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8] (D-NY), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1] (D-RI), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10] (D-IL), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2] (R-SC), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48] (R-CA), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Omar, Ilhan [D-MN-5] (D-MN), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Kim, Andy [D-NJ] (D-NJ), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Wild, Susan [D-PA-7] (D-PA), 2021-02-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Malinowski, Tom [D-NJ-7] (D-NJ), 2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Manning, Kathy E. [D-NC-6] (D-NC), 2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D-TN), 2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6] (D-MA), 2021-02-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3] (D-NY), 2021-03-03T00:00:00.000Z

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## Sources
- [117-hres-137 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/137)

## Related
- [117-hr-2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-2471)
- [117-hr-5577: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3900 C…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-5577)
- [117-hr-1282: Major Richard Star Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1282)
- [117-hr-3630: Lymphedema Treatment Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-3630)
- [117-hr-263: Big Cat Public Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-263)
- [117-hres-881: Condemning the heinous terrorist attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Colleyvi…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-881)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hres-137 (as of 2026-10-15).