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Bill115th CongressFiled Sep 18, 2018International Affairs
S.Res. 635

A resolution calling for the immediate release of unjustly imprisoned Myanmar journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, and expressing concern over the overall deterioration in freedom of the press in Myanmar.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 18, 2018)

Calls for the release of imprisoned journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, and expresses concern about the crackdown by Burma (Myanmar) on journalists and freedom of the press.

Calls on the President and the Department of State to engage with the government of Burma regarding these issues.

What just happenedSep 18, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6233-6234)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
10 cosponsors6 D4 R
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  1. Sep 18, 2018IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6233-6234)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Sep 18, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A resolution calling for the immediate release of unjustly imprisoned Myanmar journalists … — Informed