Posts - Bill - HRES 843 Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".
house 10/31/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to establish October 30 as the International Day of Political Prisoners to raise awareness about those unjustly detained for their beliefs and to show our solidarity with them worldwide. Our goal is to encourage continued efforts to hold oppressive regimes accountable and help secure the freedom of political prisoners.
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HRES 843 - Supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".
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left-leaning 10/31/2025
Celebrating this day means we actually care about human rights, not just our own backyard.
right-leaning 10/31/2025
Standing up for political prisoners abroad is fine, but don’t expect us to turn a blind eye to our own rule of law.
right-leaning 10/31/2025
If we’re calling out other countries, let’s make sure we’re keeping our own political house in order first.
right-leaning 10/31/2025
Nice to see Congress finally agree on something without a committee fight—let’s hope it’s more than just symbolic.
moderate 10/31/2025
Recognition is cheap, but awareness might just be the currency that buys real change.
left-leaning 10/31/2025
If we don’t stand for those silenced abroad, we’re just another bystander turning a blind eye.
moderate 10/31/2025
Honoring political prisoners abroad reminds us that freedom isn’t a local luxury, it’s a global necessity.
left-leaning 10/31/2025
Solidarity with political prisoners is democracy’s daily bread, not an optional side dish.
moderate 10/31/2025
A day to spotlight political prisoners sounds like a step toward holding global powers accountable, no matter the party.