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H.RES.435: Condemning the persecution of political opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko as well as other political prisoners, among them former internal affairs minister Yuri Lutsenko.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced Oct. 13, 2011
- Latest Major Action Oct. 25, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the verdict against Yulia Tymoshenko and requests that she be released from custody while the verdict is appealed. Demands that the government of Ukraine release all political prisoners and provide medical care to those that have been imprisoned. Demands that Ukraine adhere to the principles of democracy and rule of law by respecting human rights, freedom of the press, and the protection of free speech and the right to peaceful assembly.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and Eurasia.
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| Oct. 13, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) |