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H.Res. 120 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
62 members · Left 35 · Center 11 · Right 16 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Rouzer, David (R-NC) (Introduced 02/06/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.57 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 62 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | House - Foreign Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 02/06/2025 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (02/06/2025)
This resolution condemns Azerbaijan for its treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, practice of wrongful detention, and suppression of academic freedom. The resolution also calls for Dr. Ibadoghlu's immediate and unconditional release and for the Department of State to prioritize his well-being and release in all engagements with Azerbaijan.
119 HRES 120 IH: Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-02-06 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IV119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. RES. 120IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESFebruary 6, 2025Mr. Rouzer (for himself, Mr. Pallone, Mrs. Kim, Mr. Costa, Mr. Valadao, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr. Lawler, Mr. Gottheimer, Ms. Malliotakis, Ms. Meng, Mr. McCormick, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Bilirakis, Mrs. Foushee, Mr. Smith of New Jersey, Ms. Norton, Mr. Doggett, Ms. Titus, Mr. Veasey, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Raskin, Mr. Schneider, and Mr. McGovern) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign AffairsRESOLUTIONCondemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes.Whereas Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu, a respected academic and economist, and his wife were arrested by Azerbaijani authorities on July 23, 2023, and severely beaten while in police custody;Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu was dubiously accused by Azerbaijani authorities of multiple criminal acts without evidence;Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu was imprisoned in extremely poor conditions at the Baku Detention Center until April 2024 before being released to house arrest, and is subject to a travel ban preventing him from leaving Baku;Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu’s health continues to deteriorate significantly since his initial arrest, and he has not received adequate medical treatment for his conditions;Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu has been repeatedly denied access to his legal counsel and a fair trial while in custody;Whereas Azerbaijani authorities have restricted Dr. Ibadoghlu’s movement and communications, isolating him from family and academic networks;Whereas Dr. Ibadoghlu’s family continues to face harassment and threats from Azerbaijani authorities;Whereas the Department of State and the United States Embassy in Baku, alongside United States academic institutions and organizations in the international community, have expressed deep concerns regarding Dr. Ibadoghlu’s health and have demanded his immediate release; andWhereas the wrongful detention of Dr. Ibadoghlu is a serious affront to human rights and academic freedom: Now, therefore, be itThat the House of Representatives—(1)condemns the treatment of Dr. Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan, their practice of wrongful detention, and their suppression of academic freedom;(2)calls for Dr. Ibadoghlu’s immediate and unconditional release; and(3)urges the Secretary of State to continue prioritizing Dr. Ibadoghlu’s well-being and release in all engagements with the Government of Azerbaijan.
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 02/06/2025 | Library of Congress | Submitted in House |
| 02/06/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes. |
| Official Title as Introduced | Condemning the treatment of Dr. Gubad Ibadoghlu by the Government of Azerbaijan and urging his immediate release, and for other purposes. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| House - Foreign Affairs Committee | 02/06/2025 Referred To |
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Policy Area: International Affairs
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