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Bill116th CongressFiled Dec 9, 2019International Affairs
H.Res. 754

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Mar 9, 2020)

This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions.

What just happenedMar 9, 2020

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8](D-NJ)Sponsor
28 cosponsors19 D9 R
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  1. Mar 9, 2020FloorH38310

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

  2. Mar 9, 2020FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1543-1544)

  3. Mar 9, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  4. Mar 9, 2020FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 754.

  5. Mar 9, 2020FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1543-1545)

  6. Mar 9, 2020FloorH30300

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

  7. Dec 18, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  8. Dec 18, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Dec 9, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  10. Dec 9, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  11. Dec 9, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMar 9, 202053

This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions.

Introduced in HouseDec 9, 2019

This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continu… — Informed