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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 2, 2020International Affairs
S.Res. 525

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote the restoration of democracy and the defense of human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and economic pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Jun 16, 2020)

This resolution calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, encourages efforts to advance electoral reforms in Nicaragua, and urges Nicaragua to implement measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the country. It also exhorts the U.S. government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the death of U.S. citizen Eddy Montes, who was shot and killed while in the custody of Nicaraguan police.

What just happenedJun 16, 2020

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX](R-TX)Sponsor
6 cosponsors4 D2 R
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  1. Jun 16, 2020Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)

  2. Jun 16, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)

  3. Jun 3, 2020Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.

  4. Jun 3, 2020Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Jun 3, 2020Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. May 21, 2020Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Mar 2, 2020IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1259-1260)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Mar 2, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateJun 16, 202055

This resolution calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, encourages efforts to advance electoral reforms in Nicaragua, and urges Nicaragua to implement measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the country. It also exhorts the U.S. government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the death of U.S. citizen Eddy Montes, who was shot and killed while in the custody of Nicaraguan police.

Reported to SenateJun 3, 202025

This resolution calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, encourages efforts to advance electoral reforms in Nicaragua, and urges Nicaragua to implement measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the country. It also exhorts the U.S. government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the death of U.S. citizen Eddy Montes, who was shot and killed while in the custody of Nicaraguan police.

Introduced in SenateMar 2, 2020

This resolution calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, urges and encourages efforts to advance electoral reforms in Nicaragua, and exhorts the U.S. government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the death of U.S. citizen Eddy Montes, who was shot and killed while in the custody of Nicaraguan police.

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