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S.Res. 454 · 116th Congress

A resolution calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and commending…

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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of Jose Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

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6 cosponsors · 3 D, 3 R

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  1. Senate Introduced Dec 12, 2019
  2. Senate Passed Jun 11, 2020

This resolution condemns the conviction, sentencing, and imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU).

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Jun 11, 2020

This resolution condemns the conviction, sentencing, and imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). The resolution further commends Ferrer and recognizes the contributions of UNPACU for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

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

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of Jose Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

Latest action (Jun 11, 2020): Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Dec 12, 2019

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  1. Senate Introduced Dec 12, 2019
  2. Senate Passed Jun 11, 2020

No recorded floor vote found.