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Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission
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Official account for the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, U.S. House of Representatives. Co-Chairs Rep. James P. McGovern
(D-MA) & Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ).
The Democratic staff of the TLHRC are accepting applications for the winter term (Jan-April) under the newly-established Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Internship Program (deadline Nov 6). For application information see: humanrightscommission.house.gov/about/intern...
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
The Democratic staff of the TLHRC are now accepting applications for the winter term (Jan-April) under the newly-established Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Internship Program (deadline Nov 6). For application information see: humanrightscommission.house.gov/about/intern...
October 10, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Please join us tomorrow, Tuesday, September 9 at 2:00 pm EST for a hearing on Laws Regulating Foreign NGOs.

humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/heari...
September 8, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Materials from the briefing “Colombia: Challenges for Peace and Human Rights,” along with a recording of the briefing, are now available on our website: humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/heari...
July 24, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today, on #MandelaDay2025, we honor Nelson Mandela—jailed for 27 years for opposing apartheid and demanding equality. Mandela’s legacy urges us to stand with all those still jailed for defending human rights.
July 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
HEARING RECAP: Witness testimonies, Cochair remarks, additional information, and full video of the hearing on transnational repression can be found at humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/heari...
June 26, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Hearing TODAY -- Transnational Repression: Trends and Policy Approaches

Details and livestream: humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/heari...
June 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Hearing TOMORROW -- Transnational Repression: Trends and Policy Approaches

Details and livestream: humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/heari...
June 24, 2025 at 2:35 PM
June 23, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Hearing Notice -- Transnational Repression: Trends and Policy Approaches

Details: humanrightscommission.house.gov/events/heari...
June 16, 2025 at 7:31 PM