S.Res. 149 · 111th Congress
A resolution expressing solidarity with the writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press…
Full title
A resolution expressing solidarity with the writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and calling for the immediate release of citizens of Cuba imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press.
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MartinezSponsor6 cosponsors · 2 D, 4 R
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- Senate Introduced May 14, 2009
- Senate Passed May 14, 2009
Expresses solidarity with the citizens of Cuba and their family members who are suffering harassment or imprisonment for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press and pursuing livelihoods as independent writers, journalists, or librarians.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · May 14, 2009
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Expresses solidarity with the citizens of Cuba and their family members who are suffering harassment or imprisonment for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press and pursuing livelihoods as independent writers, journalists, or librarians.
Calls on the government of Cuba to release all writers, journalists, and librarians who are imprisoned for exercising their fundamental human rights, including Cuban citizens who have been identified by international monitoring organizations as being imprisoned by the government of Cuba.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing solidarity with the writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and calling for the immediate release of citizens of Cuba imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press.
Latest action (May 14, 2009): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5538; text as passed Senate: CR S5538; text of measure as introduced: CR S5529-5530)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 14, 2009
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- Senate Introduced May 14, 2009
- Senate Passed May 14, 2009
No recorded floor vote found.