Recognizing the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died on February 23, 2010, in the custody of the Government of Cuba, and calling for a continued focus on the promotion of internationally recognized human rights, listed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in Cuba.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Mar 2010): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 252, would recognize the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in Cuban custody on February 23, 2010. It would also call for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba and pay tribute to Cuban citizens facing abuse for peacefully seeking basic human rights.
The resolution supports freedom of speech, the rights of journalists and bloggers in Cuba, and due process and fair trials for the Cuban people. It urges the United States to continue policies promoting freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba, encouraging peaceful democratic change.
Introduced on March 11, 2010, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Its current status is not provided, but if passed by both the House and Senate, it would represent a formal statement of Congress's views on human rights in Cuba.
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Official summary
Recognizes the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, whose death on February 23, 2010, highlights the lack of democracy in Cuba and the injustice of the treatment of more than 200 political prisoners by the government of Cuba.
Calls for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.
Pays tribute to the courageous citizens of Cuba who are suffering abuses for engaging in peaceful efforts to exercise their basic human rights.
Supports freedom of speech and the rights of journalists and bloggers in Cuba to express their views without government repression.
Calls on the United States to continue policies that focus on respect for the fundamental tenets of freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba and encourage peaceful democratic change consistent with the aspirations of the people of Cuba.
Timeline
11 Mar 2010
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 252 do?
- This U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 252, would recognize the life of Orlando Zapata Tamayo, who died in Cuban custody on February 23, 2010. It would also call for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba and pay tribute to Cuban citizens facing abuse for peacefully seeking basic human rights. The resolution supports freedom of speech, the rights of journalists and bloggers in Cuba, and due process and fair trials for the Cuban people. It urges the United States to continue policies promoting freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba, encouraging peaceful democratic change. Introduced on March 11, 2010, the resolution was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Its current status is not provided, but if passed by both the House and Senate, it would represent a formal statement of Congress's views on human rights in Cuba.
- Has H.Con.Res. 252 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 252. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 252?
- H.Con.Res. 252 was sponsored by Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-18] (R-FL), with 24 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 252?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (11 Mar 2010).
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