H.Res. 754 — 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. | PoliFocus

H.Res. 754116th Congress

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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International Affairs

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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Related Legislation

S.Res. 525A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote the restoration of democracy and the defense of human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and economic pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.
2020-06-16Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)
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Legislative Actions

2019-12-09
Introduced in House
2019-12-09
Introduced in House
2019-12-09
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2019-12-18
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2019-12-18
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
2020-03-09
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2020-03-09
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1543-1545)
2020-03-09
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 754.
2020-03-09
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
2020-03-09
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1543-1544)
2020-03-09
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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