Calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Cuba, including Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, and for other purposes.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jan 2003): Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Cuba, specifically naming Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet. It also urges Cuba to end laws that restrict freedom of speech, association, and movement, and to hold free elections. The resolution states that the U.S. embargo on Cuba should not be lifted until these conditions are met.
The resolution affects individuals imprisoned in Cuba for their political views or activism, as well as U.S. policy regarding Cuba. It expresses a sense of Congress regarding the embargo and calls on the Cuban government to implement changes related to human rights and democratic processes.
Introduced in the House on January 28, 2003, by Representative Robert E. Andrews, the bill was referred to the House Committee on International Relations. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not have the force of law.
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Timeline
28 Jan 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 16 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution calls for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Cuba, specifically naming Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet. It also urges Cuba to end laws that restrict freedom of speech, association, and movement, and to hold free elections. The resolution states that the U.S. embargo on Cuba should not be lifted until these conditions are met. The resolution affects individuals imprisoned in Cuba for their political views or activism, as well as U.S. policy regarding Cuba. It expresses a sense of Congress regarding the embargo and calls on the Cuban government to implement changes related to human rights and democratic processes. Introduced in the House on January 28, 2003, by Representative Robert E. Andrews, the bill was referred to the House Committee on International Relations. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both the House and Senate, it would express the sentiment of Congress but would not have the force of law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 16 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 16. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 16?
- H.Con.Res. 16 was sponsored by Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] (D-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 16?
- Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. (28 Jan 2003).
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