Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arrests of Cuban democracy activists by the Cuban Government.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Mar 2003): Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 125, expresses the sense of Congress regarding the arrests of democracy activists in Cuba. If passed, it would formally condemn the Cuban government's actions, call for the release of those arrested, and praise the activists. It would also urge the President to work towards their release.
The resolution specifically mentions the arrests and jailing of dozens of democracy activists and critics by the Cuban government, beginning on March 18, 2003. It states that over 100 Cubans have been arrested for engaging in free speech under a Cuban law, and that those imprisoned include librarians and journalists who supported the Varela Project.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2003 by Representative Peter Deutsch and others. It has been referred to the House Committee on International Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House and the Senate to be adopted.
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Timeline
27 Mar 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 125 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 125, expresses the sense of Congress regarding the arrests of democracy activists in Cuba. If passed, it would formally condemn the Cuban government's actions, call for the release of those arrested, and praise the activists. It would also urge the President to work towards their release. The resolution specifically mentions the arrests and jailing of dozens of democracy activists and critics by the Cuban government, beginning on March 18, 2003. It states that over 100 Cubans have been arrested for engaging in free speech under a Cuban law, and that those imprisoned include librarians and journalists who supported the Varela Project. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2003 by Representative Peter Deutsch and others. It has been referred to the House Committee on International Relations. As a concurrent resolution, it requires approval from both the House and the Senate to be adopted.
- Has H.Con.Res. 125 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 125. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 125?
- H.Con.Res. 125 was sponsored by Rep. Deutsch, Peter [D-FL-20] (D-FL), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 125?
- Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (27 Mar 2003).
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