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Proposed Senate Human Rights and Democracy Commission

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6146

Record date · June 24, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This amendment proposes the creation of a new Senate Human Rights and Democracy Commission to formalize human rights discussions and research within the Senate. The commission would be a bipartisan body tasked with monitoring global human rights, hosting briefings, and collaborating with other organizations, though it would have no legislative authority.

Why it matters

If passed, this amendment would establish a new Senate entity with its own staff and budget, funded by the Senate's Contingent Fund, to conduct human rights research and public briefings through January 1, 2029.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Senate members

Ten Senators will be appointed to serve as members of the Commission, and the Majority and Minority Leaders will appoint co-chairpersons.

Directly affected

Senate staff

The Commission is authorized to employ staff and designate professional staff members from existing Senate offices.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will this new commission be able to pass laws?

No. The amendment explicitly states that the Commission shall not have or the authority to take legislative action on any bill or resolution.

How long will this commission exist?

The commission is set to , or cease to have force or effect, on January 1, 2029.

Who will be on the commission?

It will be composed of 10 Senators (5 from the majority party and 5 from the minority party), plus the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee as non-voting members.

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Formalization of Caucus Work

The amendment seeks to transition the existing, informal 'Senate Human Rights Caucus' into a formal, funded 'Senate Human Rights and Democracy Commission'.

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Connected Entities

Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, Christopher Coons, Senate Human Rights and Democracy Commission and 5 more

OrganizationTom Lantos Human Rights Commission“Existing congressional entity for collaboration.”Map →

PersonChristopher Coons“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationSenate Human Rights and Democracy Commission“The proposed new commission.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Appropriations of the Senate“Committee that may lease office space for the commission.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Rules and Administration of the Senate“Committee that may approve resource usage.”Map →

PersonThomas Tillis“Senator who co-sponsored the amendment.”Map →

OrganizationSenate Human Rights Caucus“Existing caucus that the new commission would succeed.”Map →

OrganizationCommittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate“Committee whose leaders would serve as ex officio members.”Map →

Sources

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