I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 6986, the Protecting Human Rights During Pandemic Act.
Eliot Engel
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Eliot Engel is a former member of the United States House of Representatives, serving New York's 16th congressional district from 1989 until 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, Engel was known for his work on foreign affairs, particularly as the chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Throughout his tenure, he focused on issues such as international relations, healthcare, and education. Engel was an advocate for various social justice initiatives and played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during his time in office.
H.R. 8259 prohibits Russia's participation in the G7 until it ends its illegal occupation of its neighbors and financing murder abroad, including American troops.
It is the policy of the United States not to recognize any incorporation of Belarus into a union State with Russia.
We must lead with our values, not only because of the inhumanity of his killing but also because of everything he worked for and everything that he continues to represent: accountability, freedom of speech, and other fundamental human …
Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H. Res. 996 offered by Mr. Engel.
The time of the United States allowing Russia to run roughshod over international law and undermining the national security interests of the United States must end.
I strongly support this measure and hope all my colleagues will do the same.
I urge support of all of these measures including the en bloc package this morning.
The FENTANYL Results Act is a serious step in the fight against global synthetic drug trade.
It is important for the government there to publicly commit itself to free, fair, peaceful, and transparent elections.
We need to do better, and Chairwoman Bass's bill is a step in the right direction.
When leaders break the law to preserve their own power and lash out and violently attack their own citizens, we must act.
Yes, there must be consequences for election interference, for human rights violations, and for subverting democracy, though we need to ask ourselves are sanctions always the correct answer.
Let me be clear, this resolution in no way seeks to legitimize the brutal Assad regime in Syria.
We must stand in absolute solidarity with the Saudi dissidents who are being terrorized by the Saudi government and who can cross no border to finally reach safety.
I also support H. Res. 768 and urge a yes vote because telecommunication providers and businesses operating in Africa should facilitate open and secure internet access on the continent.
I urge a yes vote on H. Res. 751 because the AU deserves to know that the House of Representatives and this committee have prioritized this relationship and that we hold it in high regard.
I believe this important measure along with my Hong Kong Autonomy Act, which was signed into law last month, is an appropriate response to China's violation of its commitments under the 'one country, two systems' agreement.
Fair, free, peaceful elections and peaceful transfers of power are to be admired everywhere in the world.
This resolution calls for the U.S. to continue leading on issues of nonproliferation.
H.Res.996 condemns the malign activities of Yevgeniy Prigozhin, including attempts to sow discourse in the U.S. and allied countries.
By reauthorizing the Belarus Democracy Act we will be providing much needed assistance to the Belarusian people to counter internet censorship while sanctioning those responsible for the fraudulent election and ensuing crackdown.
I want to make it clear to the Assad regime today that the U.S. Congress will never legitimize you.





