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Bill114th CongressFiled Nov 19, 2015International Affairs
H.Res. 536

Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 15, 2015)

Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists.

Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.

Urges countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to be vocal in condemning violations of press freedom, violence against journalists, and the culture of impunity that leads to self-censorship.

Urges Western Hemisphere countries to uphold the principles outlined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.

What just happenedDec 15, 2015

Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8](D-NJ)Sponsor
26 cosponsors13 D13 R
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  1. Dec 15, 2015FloorH8D000

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Dec 15, 2015FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694). (text: CR H9318)

  3. Dec 15, 2015Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694).(text: CR H9318)

  4. Dec 15, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9321-9322)

  5. Dec 15, 2015FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. Dec 15, 2015FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 536.

  7. Dec 15, 2015FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9318-9321)

  8. Dec 15, 2015FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  9. Dec 9, 2015Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Dec 9, 2015Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  11. Nov 19, 2015IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  12. Nov 19, 2015IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. Nov 19, 2015IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 15, 201536

Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists.

Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.

Urges countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to be vocal in condemning violations of press freedom, violence against journalists, and the culture of impunity that leads to self-censorship.

Urges Western Hemisphere countries to uphold the principles outlined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.

Introduced in HouseNov 19, 2015

Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists.

Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.

Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.

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