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S.RES.81: A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco, a women-led nonviolent movement in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, and calling for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.
About This Bill
- Introduced March 1, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 12, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Agreed to Senate - May 12, 2021
- Reported to Senate - March 24, 2021
- Introduced in Senate - March 1, 2021
Bill Summary
This resolution honors the members of Las Damas de Blanco, a group composed of wives and relatives of political prisoners, prisoners of conscience, and peaceful dissidents in Cuba, for their peaceful efforts to stand up to the Cuban regime and defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. Further, it expresses solidarity with the Cuban people and calls on the Cuban regime to release all political prisoners.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 12, 2021 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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| May 12, 2021 |
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2494; text: 3/1/2021 CR S958-959)
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| March 24, 2021 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 18.
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| March 24, 2021 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
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| March 24, 2021 |
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| March 1, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S958-959)
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| March 1, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| March 1, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) |