United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

SRES 525 — A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.

Last action — Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5802-5803)

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This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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

Honors the life, bravery, and leadership of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and offers condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. Calls on the United States to continue policies that promote religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba. Calls on the government of Cuba to: (1) allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas; and (2) provide its citizens with internationally accepted standards for civil and human rights and the opportunity to vote in free and fair elections. Condemns the government of Cuba for the detention of nearly 50 pro-democracy activists following the memorial service for Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.

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Action History

  1. Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5802-5803)

  2. S.AMDT.2740 Amendment SA 2740 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.

  3. S.AMDT.2740 Amendment SA 2740 proposed by Senator Lieberman for Senator Nelson FL. (consideration: CR S5802; text: CR S5802)To condemn the Government of Cuba for the detention of nearly 50 pro-democracy activists following the memorial service for Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.

  4. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5802-5803)

  5. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

  6. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5307)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 525 do?
Honors the life, bravery, and leadership of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and offers condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones. Calls on the United States to continue policies that promote religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba. Calls on the government of Cuba to: (1) allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas; and (2) provide its citizens with internationally accepted standards for civil and human rights and the opportunity to vote in free and fair elections. Condemns the government of Cuba for the detention of nearly 50 pro-democracy activists following the memorial service for Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.
Who sponsors SRES 525?
SRES 525 is sponsored by Bill Nelson (D).
What is the current status of SRES 525?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “Introduced” 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 525?
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