Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 14, 2019International Affairs
S.Res. 73
A resolution calling on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to immediately release Saudi Women's Rights activists and respect the fundamental rights of all Saudi citizens.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 14, 2019)
This resolution calls on the government of Saudi Arabia to release all political prisoners, including Saudi women's rights activists, and urges Saudi Arabia to abolish the mail guardianship system. The resolution also expresses the Senate's concern over human rights violations in Saudi Arabia and petitions the President to make a determination regarding the implementation of sanctions against those responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
What just happenedFeb 14, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL](R-FL)Sponsor
17 cosponsors14 D3 R
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- Introduced in SenateFeb 14, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Foreign Relations Committee - Feb 14, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate