S.Res. 525 — A 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. | PoliFocus

S.Res. 525116th Congress

A 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.

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International Affairs

Summary

This resolution calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, encourages efforts to advance electoral reforms in Nicaragua, and urges Nicaragua to implement measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the country. It also exhorts the U.S. government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the death of U.S. citizen Eddy Montes, who was shot and killed while in the custody of Nicaraguan police.

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Related Legislation

H.Res. 754Expressing 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.
2020-03-09Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Legislative Actions

2020-03-02
Introduced in Senate
2020-03-02
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1259-1260)
2020-05-21
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2020-06-03
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2020-06-03
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2020-06-03
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
2020-06-16
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)
2020-06-16
Resolution 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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