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S.Res. 366 · 112th Congress

A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the…

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A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wilman Villar Mendoza.

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3 cosponsors · 2 D, 1 R

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 1, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Feb 1, 2012

Honors the life of democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and his sacrifice on behalf of the cause of freedom in Cuba, and extends condolences to Maritza Pelegrino Cabrales, the wife of Wilman Villar Mendoza, and their children.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Feb 1, 2012

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Honors the life of democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and his sacrifice on behalf of the cause of freedom in Cuba, and extends condolences to Maritza Pelegrino Cabrales, the wife of Wilman Villar Mendoza, and their children.

Condemns: (1) the Cuban regime for the death Wilman Villar Mendoza, and (2) the repression of basic human and civil rights by the Castro regime in Cuba.

Calls on the democratic countries to insist on the release of all political prisoners and the cessation of violence, arbitrary arrests, and threats against peaceful demonstrators in Cuba, including threats against Maritza Pelegrino Cabrales and members of the Ladies in White (Damas de Blanco).

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wilman Villar Mendoza.

Latest action (Feb 1, 2012): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S277; text as passed Senate: CR S277; text of measure as introduced: CR S265-266)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 1, 2012

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 1, 2012
  2. Senate Passed Feb 1, 2012

No recorded floor vote found.