Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".

This resolution states that the House of Representatives supports naming October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners" in the United States. It notes that the date traces back to 1974, when prisoners in the Soviet Gulag began marking a Day of Political Prisoners. The resolution condemns political repression and imprisonment and expresses solidarity with people jailed for their political or religious beliefs. It also supports U.S. government efforts to condemn political imprisonment, hold responsible governments accountable, raise awareness, and negotiate prisoners' release, and urges those efforts to continue.

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Sponsors

• Steve Cohen Democrat sponsor
• 15 cosponsors