Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 12, 2019International Affairs
S. 2832
Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 12, 2019)
Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2019
This bill directs the Department of State to provide assistance to civil society organizations in Turkey that (1) work to secure the release of prisoners of conscience and political prisoners in Turkey, or (2) provide support and post-incarceration assistance for such prisoners.
What just happenedNov 12, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in SenateNov 12, 2019
- Nov 12, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Introduced in Senate