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David Rouzer (R-NC)

Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.

H.Res. 120 · House resolution International Affairs

A Republican resolution with 43 Democratic cosponsors · See all 61 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

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What this bill would do

This resolution condemns the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and calls for his immediate release. It notes that Dr. Ibadoghlu and his wife were arrested on July 23, 2023, and that he was beaten in police custody. The text states he was imprisoned in poor conditions, faced dubious criminal accusations without evidence, and suffers from deteriorating health without adequate medical treatment. Furthermore, the resolution highlights that he was denied access to legal counsel and a fair trial, and is currently subjected to house arrest and a travel ban. The House of Representatives urges the Secretary of State to prioritize his well-being and release.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Scored +7

    Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?

    The resolution highlights the denial of legal counsel and a fair trial to Dr. Ibadoghlu.

  • Scored +5

    Does this protect people from being watched or searched?

    The resolution addresses the isolation and restriction of communication experienced by the detained individual.

  • Scored +5

    Would people in middle age be better off under this?

    The resolution seeks the release and medical prioritization of an academic professional.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.