Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 5, 2020International Affairs
S.Res. 531
A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco, a women-led nonviolent movement in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, and calling for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.
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This resolution honors the members of Las Damas de Blanco, a group composed of wives and relatives of political prisoners, prisoners of conscience, and peaceful dissidents in Cuba, for their peaceful efforts to stand up to the Cuban regime and defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. Further, it expresses solidarity with the Cuban people and calls on the Cuban regime to release all political prisoners.
What just happenedMar 5, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1600)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMar 5, 2020
- Mar 5, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1600)
Foreign Relations Committee - Mar 5, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate