S.Res. 586 · 111th Congress
A resolution supporting democracy, human rights, and civil liberties in Egypt.
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Collins1 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
Reaffirms that respect for human rights is a fundamental U.S. value and that providing unconditional support for governments that do not respect human rights undermines U.S. credibility and creates tensions, including in the Muslim world, that can be exploited.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Jul 20, 2010
Reaffirms that respect for human rights is a fundamental U.S. value and that providing unconditional support for governments that do not respect human rights undermines U.S. credibility and creates tensions, including in the Muslim world, that can be exploited.
Recognizes that while the government of Egypt faces legitimate security threats political reform in that country will help to counter extremism and solidify prospects for stability and prosperity.
Encourages the government of Egypt to repeal the state of emergency.
Calls on the government of Egypt to lift legislative restrictions on freedoms of assembly, association, and expression in advance of the 2010 elections.
Urges the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) make respect for human rights and democratic freedoms a priority in the U.S.-Egyptian relationship; and (2) broaden engagement with the people of Egypt and support human rights and democratic reform efforts in Egypt.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution supporting democracy, human rights, and civil liberties in Egypt.
Latest action (Jul 20, 2010): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6026-6027)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Jul 20, 2010
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.