US SR403 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on March 27 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-03-27 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1832)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 27 2014 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2014-03-27 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1832)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemns the government of Turkey's restrictions on freedoms of the press, expression, and the Internet. Recognizes the role of technology and social media sites in helping independent journalists and the general public to communicate and access information. Reaffirms the centrality of Internet freedom to U.S. efforts to support democracy and promote good governance around the world. Calls on Turkey to end its restrictions and restore access to Twitter.
Title
A resolution condemning the actions of the Government of Turkey in restricting free expression and Internet freedom on social media.
Sponsors
| Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT] | Sen. Ron Johnson [R-WI] | Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2014-03-27 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1832) |
Same As/Similar To
HR532 (Related) 2014-06-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Subjects
Europe
Human rights
International affairs
Internet and video services
News media and reporting
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey
Human rights
International affairs
Internet and video services
News media and reporting
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/senate-resolution/403/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/113/bills/sres403/BILLS-113sres403is.pdf |
