US Congress Senate Resolution 584 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on September 28 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-09-28 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6244)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

A resolution acknowledging the peaceful hunger strike of Guillermo "El Coco" Farinas, a political dissident in Cuba, applauding his bravery and commitment to human rights, and expressing solidarity with him and his cause. Honors the courage of Guillermo "El Coco" Farinas in standing up to the repression of the government of Cuba. Recognizes Farinas for his perseverance in seeking meaningful change through peaceful means. Acknowledges that the efforts of such government to undermine his latest hunger strike through the release of a fabricated report failed to diminish the international attention that his hunger strike attracted to the human rights situation in Cuba. Expresses solidarity and support for Farinas, his efforts, and his commitment to basic human freedoms for the Cuban people.

A resolution acknowledging the peaceful hunger strike of Guillermo "El Coco" Farinas, a political dissident in Cuba, applauding his bravery and commitment to human rights, and expressing solidarity with him and his cause.

Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX]

Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL]

Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-09-28	Senate	Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6244)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/senate-resolution/584/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/sres584/BILLS-114sres584is.pdf