Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.

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Legislative Actions

1. 2015-11-19

   Introduced in House

2. 2015-11-19

   Introduced in House

3. 2015-11-19

   Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

4. 2015-12-09

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

5. 2015-12-09

   Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

6. 2015-12-15

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

7. 2015-12-15

   Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9318-9321)

8. 2015-12-15

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 536.

9. 2015-12-15

   At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

10. 2015-12-15

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9321-9322)

11. 2015-12-15

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694).(text: CR H9318)

    Roll Call #694 (House)
12. 2015-12-15

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694). (text: CR H9318)

    Roll Call #694 (House)
13. 2015-12-15

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