HR 37 (2026): recognizing the United Nations universal declaration of human rights and urging the responsible and moral oversight of and accountability for military equipment used by international allies especially in Gaza.

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HR 37 (2026)

recognizing the United Nations universal declaration of human rights and urging the responsible and moral oversight of and accountability for military equipment used by international allies especially in Gaza.

  • Status: Died when the session ended
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: Memorials

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 30, 2026, with 133 people signed in online: 131 in support and 2 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 20, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–6. The report was placed on the regular calendar.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 30, 2026, 10:15 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228
  • February 20, 2026, 1:00 PM: executive session, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, GP 228

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • January 30, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 10:15 am GP 228
  • February 20, 2026: Executive Session: 02/20/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
  • February 20, 2026: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/20/2026 (Vote 10-6; RC)
  • February 24, 2026: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass

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