HB 6678

House·20th Congress·Filed Dec 9, 2025

An Act Defining the Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Human Rights Defenders, Declaring State Responsibilities, and Instituting Effective Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of These Rights and Freedoms

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The Human Rights Defenders Protection Act would create a set of rights for people who work on human‑rights issues, require the government to protect and support them, and set penalties for officials who harass or punish them.

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Authors · 4 Representatives

Official sources

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HB06678 · Sources: BatasWatch

An Act Defining the Rights and Fundamental Freedoms of Human Rights Defenders, Declaring State Responsibilities, and Instituting Effective Mechanisms for the Protection and Promotion of These Rights and Freedoms

In plain language

Authors · 4 Representatives

Official sources

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