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H.Res. 754 (116th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

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Introduced

9 December 2019

Last action

9 March 2020 · Floor

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Rooney, Francis [R-FL-19], Rep. Mucarsel-Powell, Debbie [D-FL-26], Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3], Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Shalala, Donna E. [D-FL-27], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34], Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9], Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35], Van Taylor

Subjects

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3 January 2025

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Summary

This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions.

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Timeline

  1. 9 December 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 December 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 December 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 December 2019

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 18 December 2019

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 9 March 2020

    Floor

    Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  7. 9 March 2020

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  8. 9 March 2020

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1543-1544)

    Source: Floor

  9. 9 March 2020

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  10. 9 March 2020

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 754.

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 March 2020

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1543-1545)

    Source: Floor

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

    Engrossed in House · EN · 9 March 2020

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    summary · EN · 9 March 2020

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