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S.2231: A bill to express the sense of Congress that the Government of the Maldives should immediately release former President Mohamed Nasheed from prison and release all other political prisoners in the country, as well as guarantee due process for and respect
About This Bill
- Introduced Nov. 3, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 3, 2015
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (11 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
This bill expresses the sense of Congress that the government of the Maldives should release former President Nasheed from prison and release all political prisoners in the country, as well as guarantee due process for and respect the human rights of all of the people of the Maldives.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 3, 2015 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7725)
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| Nov. 3, 2015 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |