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- H.RES.1172
H.RES.1172: Calling for the release of Cuban political prisoner Silverio Portal Contreras.
About This Bill
- Introduced Oct. 1, 2020
- Latest Major Action Oct. 9, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (16 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Oct. 1, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution calls for the release of, and provision of medical attention to, Cuban political prisoner Silverio Portal Contreras, and it condemns the politically motivated imprisonment of dissidents in Cuba. Further, it calls for the release of all who have been arbitrarily detained due to their advocacy for human rights and democracy, and it urges the lifting of all legal restrictions that limit the freedoms of expression and association...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 9, 2020 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security and Trade.
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| Oct. 1, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| Oct. 1, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-Fla.) |