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Bill115th CongressFiled Oct 3, 2017International Affairs
S.Res. 279

A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Nov 16, 2017)

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

Condemns political violence in Cambodia and urges the cessation of human rights violations.

Urges:

  • Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party to end all harassment and intimidation of Cambodia's opposition and foster an environment where democracy can thrive and flourish;
  • the Department of the Treasury to consider placing all senior Cambodian government officials implicated in such abuses on the Specially Designated Nationals list; and
  • the Cambodian government to free Mr. Kem Sokha and to respect freedom of the press and the rights of its citizens to freely assemble, protest, and speak out against the government.

Supports electoral reform efforts in Cambodia and free and fair elections in 2018.

      What just happenedNov 16, 2017

      Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7309-7310)

      Who’s behind it

      Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ](R-AZ)Sponsor
      5 cosponsors3 D2 R
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      1. Nov 16, 2017Floor

        Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7309-7310)

      2. Nov 16, 2017Floor17000

        Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7309-7310)

      3. Nov 16, 2017Floor

        Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7308-7310; text of measure as reported: CR S7308-7309)

      4. Nov 1, 2017Calendars

        Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 257.

      5. Nov 1, 2017Committee

        Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

        Foreign Relations Committee
      6. Nov 1, 2017Committee14000

        Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

        Foreign Relations Committee
      7. Oct 26, 2017Committee

        Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

        Foreign Relations Committee
      8. Oct 3, 2017IntroReferral

        Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6290-6291)

        Foreign Relations Committee
      9. Oct 3, 2017IntroReferral10000

        Introduced in Senate

      Passed Senate amendedNov 16, 201735

      Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

      Condemns political violence in Cambodia and urges the cessation of human rights violations.

      Urges:

      • Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party to end all harassment and intimidation of Cambodia's opposition and foster an environment where democracy can thrive and flourish;
      • the Department of the Treasury to consider placing all senior Cambodian government officials implicated in such abuses on the Specially Designated Nationals list; and
      • the Cambodian government to free Mr. Kem Sokha and to respect freedom of the press and the rights of its citizens to freely assemble, protest, and speak out against the government.

      Supports electoral reform efforts in Cambodia and free and fair elections in 2018.

          Introduced in SenateOct 3, 2017

          Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

          Condemns political violence in Cambodia and urges the cessation of human rights violations.

          Urges:

          • Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party to end all harassment and intimidation of Cambodia's opposition and foster an environment where democracy can thrive and flourish;
          • the Department of State to consider placing all senior Cambodian government officials implicated in such abuses on the Specially Designated Nationals list;
          • the Cambodian government to free Mr. Kem Sokha and to respect freedom of the press and the rights of its citizens to freely assemble, protest, and speak out against the government; and
          • the President to communicate to the Cambodian government that if it ignores the recommendations of the international community and maintains the current restrictive and intimidating political environment, the U.S. government will have to determine that the 2018 elections were not conducted freely or fairly.

          Supports electoral reform efforts in Cambodia and free and fair elections in 2018.

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