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H.RES.536: Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 19, 2015
- Latest Major Action Dec. 15, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
26 (13 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Dec. 15, 2015
- Introduced in House - Nov. 19, 2015
Bill Summary
Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists. Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression. Urges countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to be vocal in condemning violations of press freedom, violence against...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Dec. 15, 2015 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 15, 2015 |
Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694). (text: CR H9318) |
| Dec. 15, 2015 |
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9321-9322)
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| Dec. 15, 2015 |
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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| Dec. 15, 2015 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 536.
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| Dec. 15, 2015 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9318-9321)
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| Dec. 15, 2015 |
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| Dec. 9, 2015 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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| Dec. 9, 2015 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| Nov. 19, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Nov. 19, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Albio Sires (D-N.J.) |