Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the United Nations on December 10, 1948, represents the first comprehensive agreement among countries as to the specific rights and freedoms of all human beings; Whereas the Universal Declaration of Human Rights upholds the basic principles of liberty and freedom enshrined in the Constitution of the United States and the Bill of Rights; Whereas awareness of human rights— (1) is essential to the realization of fundamental freedoms; (2) promotes equality; (3) contributes to preventing conflict and human rights violations; and (4) enhances participation in democratic processes; Whereas Congress has a proud history of promoting human rights that are internationally recognized; Whereas the global COVID–19 pandemic has exacerbated ongoing human rights violations and created new ones; Whereas it is in the national interest of the United States to observe consistent and principled human rights policies in the face of growing illiberalism and authoritarianism around the world; Whereas the United States is dedicated to working with its allies and partners to confront these challenges and to bolster respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms as described in the Universal Declaration; and Whereas December 10 of each year is celebrated around the world as Human Rights Day : Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives— (1) expresses support for the designation of Human Rights Day ; (2) recognizes the 72d anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (3) reaffirms the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; (4) supports the right of human rights defenders all over the world to promote the fundamental freedoms enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and (5) encourages the people of the United States— (A) to observe Human Rights Day; and (B) to continue a commitment to upholding freedom, democracy, and human rights around the globe.