US Congress House Resolution 536 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 19 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-12-15 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

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. Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists. Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression. Urges countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to be vocal in condemning violations of press freedom, violence against journalists, and the culture of impunity that leads to self-censorship. Urges Western Hemisphere countries to uphold the principles outlined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter. Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.

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.

Rep. Albio Sires [D-NJ]	Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL]	Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]	Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC]
Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]	Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL]	Rep. Ted Poe [R-TX]	Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL]
Rep. Carlos Curbelo [R-FL]	Rep. Randy Weber [R-TX]	Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA]	Rep. Ander Crenshaw [R-FL]
Rep. William Keating [D-MA]	Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL]	Rep. Daniel Donovan [R-NY]	Rep. Theodore Deutch [D-FL]
Rep. Lois Frankel [D-FL]	Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH]	Rep. Gus Bilirakis [R-FL]	Rep. Brian Higgins [D-NY]
Rep. Ted Yoho [R-FL]	Rep. Curt Clawson [R-FL]	Rep. Joaquin Castro [D-TX]	Rep. Alan Grayson [D-FL]
Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ]	Rep. Bill Pascrell [D-NJ]	Rep. Norma Torres [D-CA]

2015-12-15 - House - On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended (Y: 399 N: 2 NV: 32 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-12-15	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
2015-12-15	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)
2015-12-15	House	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9321-9322)
2015-12-15	House	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.
2015-12-15	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 536.
2015-12-15	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9318-9321)
2015-12-15	House	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2015-12-09	House	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
2015-12-09	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2015-11-19	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2015-11-19	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/536/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres536/BILLS-114hres536ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres536/BILLS-114hres536eh.pdf
Roll Call	https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2015694