United States · Resolution · SRES
S.Res. 174 (118th)
A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.
Introduced
26 April 2023
Last action
22 May 2024 · Floor
Status
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Sponsors
Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
This resolution condemns the murder of Eswatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and expresses concern about reports of continued human rights violations in Eswatini. The resolution also calls on Eswatini (1) to fully investigate the murder, (2) to uphold human rights and freedoms, (3) to engage in a national dialogue regarding democratic reforms, and (4) to fully staff and empower Commission of Human Rights and Public Accountability (CHRPA) investigators. It also calls on the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights to conduct an independent investigation and encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to maintain and to expand support for human rights in Eswatini.
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Timeline
26 April 2023
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1390-1391)
Source: IntroReferral
26 April 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
8 June 2023
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Source: Committee
12 June 2023
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92.
Source: Calendars
12 June 2023
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
12 June 2023
Reported
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Source: Committee
15 April 2024
Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent.
Source: Floor
15 April 2024
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Floor
22 May 2024
Floor
Star Print ordered on the resolution.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Agreed to Senate · 15 April 2024 · Download file
- Reported to Senate · 12 June 2023 · Download file
- Introduced in Senate · 26 April 2023 · Download file
Documents
8 official files
Agreed to Senate (text)
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Agreed to Senate (text)
Agreed to Senate · EN · 15 April 2024
Agreed to Senate (PDF)
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate
summary · EN · 12 June 2023
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 April 2023
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 26 April 2023
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Sponsors
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID] · R · Sponsor
- Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
- · ssfr00 · Standing
Related records
- amends ← To remove sanctions language.
Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/174
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/118/sres/174
- us · 118-sres-174 · source updated 14 January 2025