Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

H.Res.926 through Congress

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HouseDec 12, 2023IntroducedOfficial record

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Separate related Senate measures (1)

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.493 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Dec 12, 2023

This resolution supports the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka. The resolution also urges Sri Lanka to (1) hold free and fair elections, (2) respect the rights of all Sri Lankans, (3) institute meaningful security sector reform, and (4) address corruption.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8] · D–IL

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Rep. Johnson, Bill [R-OH-6]

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Dec 12, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Dec 12, 2023
Introduced in House

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SRES 493 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.

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Analyze H.Res.926 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.926, 118th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/926

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2023-12-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres926/BILLS-118hres926ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T09:21:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Analyze H.Res.926 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

Fairness and public impact

Progressive lens

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Discuss H.Res.926, 118th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/926

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2023-12-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres926/BILLS-118hres926ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T09:21:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.926 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

Institutions and government scope

Conservative lens

Examine H.Res.926 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.926, 118th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/926

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2023-12-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres926/BILLS-118hres926ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T09:21:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.926 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

Liberty lens

Examine H.Res.926 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.

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Discuss H.Res.926, 118th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the peaceful, democratic, and economic aspirations of the people of Sri Lanka.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-resolution/926

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2023-12-12.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres926/BILLS-118hres926ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-12-05T09:21:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.926 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.