United States 115th Congress Status: Died Bipartisan · 5 R · 4 D · 1 I cosponsors

SRES 109 — A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.

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Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 537 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 109 do?
Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.
Who sponsors SRES 109?
SRES 109 is sponsored by Coons, Christopher A. (Democratic), Rubio, Marco (Republican), Lankford, James (Republican), Gardner, Cory (Republican), Baldwin, Tammy (Democratic), Cruz, Ted (Republican), Durbin, Richard J. (Democratic), Manchin, Joe, III (Independent), Jones, Doug (Democratic), and Paul, Rand (Republican).
What is the current status of SRES 109?
This bill died with 115th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 109?
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