A resolution requesting a report on the observance of and respect for human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 22, 2018)
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the President should support Canada by calling upon Saudi Arabia to release Samar Badawi, Nassima al-Sada, Raif Badawi, Waleed Abu al-Khair, and other detained human rights activists, journalists, and religious minorities; and (2) the arrest of women's rights activists is contrary to Saudi Arabia's stated goals.
Requests that the Department of State submits to Congress a statement regarding human rights and fundamental freedom in Saudi Arabia.
What just happenedAug 22, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5834)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateAug 22, 2018
- Aug 22, 2018IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5834)
Foreign Relations Committee - Aug 22, 2018IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate