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Representative Randy Hultgren, Illinois

U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) has been serving on the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe (Helsinki Commission) since 2015 and actively works to promote human rights, stability, and security in the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) region. As a Commissioner, Hultgren has placed special priority in protecting religiousRepresentative Randy Hultgren liberties, preventing human rights violations, combating human trafficking, and preventing Russian aggression into neighboring countries.

Congressman Hultgren’s concern for human rights is central to his daily work in the U.S. House of Representatives where he supports legislation and other efforts to raise awareness of and protect abused people groups around over the world. This includes legislation targeted at preventing the recruitment of child soldiers, protecting religious and ethnic minorities from persecution, and his own bill to stifle the demand for sex slavery and protect victims of human trafficking.

In addition to serving on the Helsinki Commission, Congressman Hultgren is Co-Chairman of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, which promotes international human rights through hearings, briefings and other awareness-building activities, and by providing expertise on key issues. Congressman Hultgren is also a Commissioner on the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, where among other activities he works to raise awareness about political prisoners who are being deprived of civil and political rights by their own government.

In 2011, Congressman Hultgren was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent the 14th District of Illinois which includes the suburban collar counties of Chicago. He serves on Financial Services and Science, Space and Technology Committees. Prior to this he served both in the Illinois Senate and Illinois House of Representatives.

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Bipartisan House members push Biden to allow Poland ...

Oct 30, 2024

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US Weighs NATO Ally’s Offer To Shoot Down Russ...

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Bipartisan report urges rethink of America’s Russia ...

Sep 28, 2024

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Wilson Talks Russia Strategy

Oct 02, 2024

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Chairman Wilson Issues Statement on Government Raids...

Oct 25, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, US Helsinki Commission Chairman Joe Wilson (SC-02), issued the following statement regarding the government raids on the homes of the two Tbilisi, Georgia-based researchers with the US-based Atlantic Council: “It is with much dismay and concern that I have learned about the government raids on the homes of Eto Buziashvili and Sopo Gelava. They are […]

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Chairman Wilson on the 30th Anniversary of the Budap...

Dec 05, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement on the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Budapest Memorandum: “Thirty years ago, Ukraine, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Russia signed the Budapest Memorandum, denuclearizing Ukraine in exchange for ‘security assurances.’ This agreement was signed under the pretense of […]

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HEARING – The Role of Belarus in Russia’s Crimes

Dec 05, 2024

Rayburn House Office Building 2118 Stream live here   Under the 30-year dictatorship of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Belarus has become one of the most isolated and dangerous countries in Europe. Lukashenka and his regime have destroyed and uprooted many lives—jailing over a thousand political prisoners in horrific conditions, blatantly falsifying elections, and engaging in mass repressions […]

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The Role of Belarus in Russia’s Crimes

Dec 05, 2024

Under the 30-year dictatorship of Alyaksandr Lukashenka, Belarus has become one of the most isolated and dangerous countries in Europe. Lukashenka and his regime have destroyed and uprooted many lives—jailing over a thousand political prisoners in horrific conditions, blatantly falsifying elections, and engaging in mass repressions leading to an exodus of civil society from the […]

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Chairman Wilson and Ranking Member Cohen Condemn Rus...

Dec 05, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Ranking Member Representative Steve Cohen (TN-09) issued the following statement condemning Russia’s malign interference in the Romanian presidential election, the second round of which is scheduled to take place Sunday, December 8th: “We condemn in the strongest possible terms Russia’s malign interference in the Romanian election. Romania is an exemplary U.S. […]

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Chairman Wilson Calls for Sanctions Against Georgian...

Dec 04, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement in response to the de-facto Georgian government’s crackdown against Georgian activists, protestors, and members of the opposition: “The de-facto Georgian government has shed all pretense of democracy and has now started arresting innocent activists and peaceful members of the opposition in their […]

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Co-Chair Cardin, Ranking Member Wicker, Senator Corn...

Dec 03, 2024

“We strongly condemn the violence unleashed against peaceful protesters,” said the members, adding that “tear gas, rubber bullets, water cannons, beatings, and mass arrests have no place on the streets of Tbilisi.” WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Co-Chair Senator Ben Cardin (MD), Ranking Member Roger Wicker (MS), and Senator John Cornyn (TX) issued a statement standing with the people of Georgia as […]

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Chairman Wilson and Ranking Member Cohen Express The...

Nov 29, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02) and Ranking Member Representative Steve Cohen (TN-09) issued the following statement expressing their solidarity with the Georgian people as they continue to peacefully protest to save their democracy and European future in the face of violent government repression: “On Thursday, Georgians took to the streets in Tbilisi […]

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HEARING – 1000 Days of Russia’s War on Ukraine

Nov 19, 2024

Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2358-A Stream live here On November 19, one thousand days will have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s war, rooted in its centuries-long history of violent imperialism, has brought terror and tragedy to Ukrainian soil. Ukrainians have fought courageously for their survival and the freedom and […]

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1000 Days of Russia’s War on Ukraine

Nov 19, 2024

On November 19, one thousand days will have passed since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s war, rooted in its centuries-long history of violent imperialism, has brought terror and tragedy to Ukrainian soil. Ukrainians have fought courageously for their survival and the freedom and independence of their country while Russian forces have engaged […]

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BRIEFING – Moldova’s European Future

Nov 12, 2024

Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2255 Stream live: https://youtube.com/live/B76e_GgOb0Q WASHINGTON— On October 20, the Republic of Moldova faced a dual-measure ballot: presidential elections alongside a constitutional referendum to authorize accession to the European Union. Despite systemic disinformation, intimidation, and vote-buying campaigns perpetrated by Russian security services, the Moldovan resolve to secure a European future carried […]

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Moldova’s European Future

Nov 12, 2024

On October 20, the Republic of Moldova faced a dual-measure ballot: presidential elections alongside a constitutional referendum to authorize accession to the European Union. Despite systemic disinformation, intimidation, and vote-buying campaigns perpetrated by Russian security services, the Moldovan resolve to secure a European future carried the referendum. Two weeks later, Moldova affirmed this commitment to […]

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U.S. Helsinki Commission Leadership Congratulates Pr...

Nov 04, 2024

WASHINGTON—Today, U.S. Helsinki Commission Chairman Representative Joe Wilson (SC-02), Co-Chairman Senator Ben Cardin (MD), Ranking Member Representative Steve Cohen (TN-09), and Ranking Member Senator Roger Wicker (MS) issued the following statement congratulating Moldovan President Maia Sandu on her re-election and the Moldovan people on conducting successful democratic elections: “Over the past two weeks, the Moldovan […]

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