US Congress Senate Resolution 372 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-1)
Status: Introduced on February 14 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-02-14 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Acknowledges the importance of the U.S.-Egyptian strategic partnership. Reiterates support for the Egyptian people during a difficult transition towards a more representative democratic government. Praises the work of U.S. democracy promotion organizations such as the National Democratic Institute, the International Republican Institute, Freedom House, and the International Center for Journalists. Calls upon Egypt to cease its intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists and to allow non-Egyptian civil society workers to voluntarily leave the country. Urges Egypt to protect civil liberties for all citizens and promote a vibrant civil society.

A resolution recognizing the importance of the United States-Egypt relationship, and urging the Government of Egypt to protect civil liberties and cease intimidation and prosecution of civil society workers and democracy activists, and for other purposes.

Sen. John Kerry [D-MA]

Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA]

Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]

Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK]

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-02-14	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 322.
2012-02-14	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2012-02-14	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2012-02-14	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S636-637)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-resolution/372/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres372/BILLS-112sres372is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/sres372/BILLS-112sres372rs.pdf