US Congress Senate Resolution 432 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 18-3-1)
Status: Introduced on April 20 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-06-28 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia. Condemns the: killings of peaceful protesters and excessive use of force by Ethiopian security forces; arrest of journalists, students, activists and political leaders who exercise their constitutional rights to freedom of assembly and expression through peaceful protests; and abuse of the Anti-Terrorism Proclamation to stifle political and civil dissent and journalistic freedoms. Urges protesters in Ethiopia to refrain from violence. Calls on the government of Ethiopia to: halt the use of excessive force by security forces; investigate the killings and excessive use of force that took place as a result of protests in the Oromia region; release dissidents, activists, and journalists who have been jailed for exercising constitutional rights; respect the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and guarantee freedom of the press and mass media; and repeal proclamations that can be used to prohibit funding for organizations that investigate human rights violations, engage in peaceful political dissent, or advocate for greater political freedoms or proclamations that prohibit or otherwise limit those displaced from their land from seeking judicial redress. Calls on: (1) the Department of State to improve oversight of U.S. assistance, and review security assistance, to Ethiopia; and (2) the U.S. Agency for International Development to lead efforts to develop a strategy to support improved democracy and governance in Ethiopia. Supports the peaceful efforts of the Ethiopian people to exercise their constitutional rights.

A resolution supporting respect for human rights and encouraging inclusive governance in Ethiopia.

Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD]	Sen. Maria Cantwell [D-WA]	Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA]	Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA]
Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE]	Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ]	Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]	Sen. Al Franken [D-MN]
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]	Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN]	Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]	Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]
Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO]	Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]	Sen. Mark Kirk [R-IL]	Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR]
Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]	Sen. Bernard Sanders [I-VT]	Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO]	Sen. Robert Casey [D-PA]
Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI]	Sen. Mark Warner [D-VA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-06-28	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 536.
2016-06-28	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2016-06-23	Senate	Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2016-04-20	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/432/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres432/BILLS-114sres432is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres432/BILLS-114sres432rs.pdf