Bill116th CongressFiled Nov 12, 2019International Affairs
S.Res. 418
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the Government of Turkey's crackdown on dissent related to its incursion into northeast Syria, and broader human rights violations.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 12, 2019)
This resolution (1) reaffirms U.S. support of peaceful dissent in Turkey; (2) calls on Turkey to lift restrictions on freedom of expression and uphold democratic standards; and (3) encourages the United States to raise the issue of suppressed free speech in Turkey, both bilaterally and multilaterally.
What just happenedNov 12, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6511)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN](R-TN)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateNov 12, 2019
- Nov 12, 2019IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S6511)
Foreign Relations Committee - Nov 12, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate