United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 536 — Condemning the murder of Wilman Villar Mendoza and honoring his sacrifice in the cause of freedom for the Cuban people.

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th 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.

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Summary

Mourns the tragic loss of Wilman Villar Mendoza and expresses condolences to his family, the Cuban people, and the victims of repression throughout Cuba. Commends the Cuban Patriotic Union, the Ladies in White, the Orlando Zapata Tamayo National Front for Civic Resistance and Civil Disobedience, and other pro-democracy organizations in Cuba. Pledges solidarity with the people of Cuba as they struggle against totalitarianism and brutality to achieve fundamental rights. Condemns the repression and human rights abuses perpetrated by the Castro regime against its own people.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Subjects

Caribbean area Congressional tributes Cuba Human rights Latin America International affairs
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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 536 do?
Mourns the tragic loss of Wilman Villar Mendoza and expresses condolences to his family, the Cuban people, and the victims of repression throughout Cuba. Commends the Cuban Patriotic Union, the Ladies in White, the Orlando Zapata Tamayo National Front for Civic Resistance and Civil Disobedience, and other pro-democracy organizations in Cuba. Pledges solidarity with the people of Cuba as they struggle against totalitarianism and brutality to achieve fundamental rights. Condemns the repression and human rights abuses perpetrated by the Castro regime against its own people.
Who sponsors HRES 536?
HRES 536 is sponsored by Mario Diaz-Balart (R).
What is the current status of HRES 536?
This bill died with 112th 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 HRES 536?
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