US HR435 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on October 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-10-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 13 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-10-25 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Condemns the verdict against Yulia Tymoshenko and requests that she be released from custody while the verdict is appealed. Demands that the government of Ukraine release all political prisoners and provide medical care to those that have been imprisoned. Demands that Ukraine adhere to the principles of democracy and rule of law by respecting human rights, freedom of the press, and the protection of free speech and the right to peaceful assembly.
Title
Condemning the persecution of political opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko as well as other political prisoners, among them former internal affairs minister Yuri Lutsenko.
Sponsors
| Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH] | Rep. John Conyers [D-MI] | Rep. Jim Gerlach [R-PA] | Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI] |
| Rep. Austin Scott [R-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-10-25 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia. |
| 2011-10-13 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Detention of persons
Europe
Human rights
International affairs
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Ukraine
Europe
Human rights
International affairs
Political movements and philosophies
Rule of law and government transparency
Ukraine
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/435/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres435/BILLS-112hres435ih.pdf |
