S.Con.Res. 54 — A concurrent resolution recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Cuba. | PoliFocus

S.Con.Res. 54111th Congress

A concurrent resolution recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Cuba.

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International Affairs

Summary

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

Recognizes the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, whose death on February 23, 2010, highlights the lack of democracy in Cuba and the injustice of the treatment of more than 200 political prisoners by the government of Cuba.

Calls for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.

Pays tribute to the courageous citizens of Cuba who are suffering abuses for engaging in peaceful efforts to exercise their basic human rights.

Supports freedom of speech and the rights of journalists and bloggers in Cuba to express their views without government repression.

Calls on the United States to continue policies that focus on respect for the fundamental tenets of freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba and encourage peaceful democratic change consistent with the aspirations of the people of Cuba.

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Related Legislation

H.Con.Res. 251Recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Cuba.
2010-03-11Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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H.Con.Res. 252Recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Cuba.
2010-03-11Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Legislative Actions

2010-03-10
Introduced in Senate
2010-03-10
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1368)
2010-03-10
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1367-1368)
2010-03-18
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2010-03-18
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
2010-03-18
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1755-1756)
2010-03-18
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1755-1756)
2010-03-18
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1755-1756)
2010-03-19
Received in the House.
2010-03-19
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2010-03-19
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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