# 119-hres-561: Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian State on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.

119-hres-561, Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian State on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA); status introduced (as of 2026-07-10).

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- As of: 2026-07-10
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hres-561
- Congress: 119
- Title: Honoring the life and legacy of Father Stan, a prominent human rights activist who died while in custody of the Indian State on July 5, 2021, and encouraging India to pursue an independent investigation into his arrest, incarceration, and death.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-27
- Sponsor: Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-10

## Summary

**Calls for an independent investigation into Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy’s arrest, custody, and death while honoring his decades of advocacy for marginalized communities.** It would highlight his work defending Adivasi, Dalit, fishing, agrarian, and labor communities and note his authorship and legal advocacy.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2025-07-15T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hres-561 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/561)

## Related
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hr-3069: Medicare for All Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3069)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-561 (as of 2026-07-10).