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S.Res. 149 (111th)

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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Introduced

14 May 2009

Last action

14 May 2009 · Introduced

Status

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)

Sponsors

Sen. Martinez, Mel [R-FL], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH], Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]

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13 December 2017

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Summary

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.

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Timeline

  1. 14 May 2009

    Passed

    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)

    Source: Floor

  2. 14 May 2009

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: 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)

    Source: Floor

  3. 14 May 2009

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

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Agreed to Senate (text)

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  • Agreed to Senate (text)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 14 May 2009

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  • Agreed to Senate (PDF)

    Agreed to Senate · EN · 14 May 2009

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  • Passed Senate without amendment

    summary · EN · 14 May 2009

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  • Introduced in Senate

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