# 119-sres-350: A resolution recognizing widespread decades-long human rights abuses in Eritrea, including indefinite imprisonment, inhumane prison conditions, and the absence of democratic institutions, and expressing support for the rights and freedom of the Eritrean people.

119-sres-350, A resolution recognizing widespread decades-long human rights abuses in Eritrea, including indefinite imprisonment, inhumane prison conditions, and the absence of democratic institutions, and expressing support for the rights and freedom of the Eritrean people., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-350
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing widespread decades-long human rights abuses in Eritrea, including indefinite imprisonment, inhumane prison conditions, and the absence of democratic institutions, and expressing support for the rights and freedom of the Eritrean people.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-07-31
- Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Condemn systemic human rights abuses in Eritrea.** This resolution would recognize decades-long repression under President Isaias Afwerki, cite UN findings on crimes against humanity and indefinite national service, and express support for the Eritrean people's aspirations for dignity and democratic choice. - Eritrean people: Would affirm support for their right to democratic governance and fundamental freedoms. - Political prisoners and detainees: Would call on the government to release all unjustly and arbitrarily detained political prisoners and to end indefinite detention practices. - Human rights monitors: Would urge Eritrea to allow the United Nations Special Rapporteur access and to cooperate with UN human rights mechanisms. - U.S. ties and diplomacy: Would welcome the prospect of stronger ties if Eritrea takes meaningful steps to open its political system and advance human rights and fundamental freedoms.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-07-31T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-350 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/350)

## Related
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-350 (as of 2026-04-21).