A resolution recognizing the 6th anniversary of the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and commemorating his legacy and commitment to democratic values and principles.

Bill: 115-sres-224
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2017-07-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Cuba
Detention of persons
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Human rights
International organizations and cooperation
Latin America
News media and reporting
Protest and dissent
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Summary:
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: 
Recognizes and commemorates the legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas on the fifth anniversary of his death on July 22, 2017, and honors his commitment to democratic values and principles.
 
Calls on the government of Cuba to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
 
Urges the United States to continue to support policies and programs that promote respect for human rights and democratic principles in Cuba.
 
Urges the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights of the Organization of American States to continue reporting on human rights issues in Cuba and to request a visit to Cuba to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.
 
Calls on the Cuban government to cease its violations of human rights and to begin providing democratic political freedoms to Cuban citizens. 

action_date: 2018-03-21
text: 
Recognizes and commemorates the legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas on the sixth anniversary of his death on July 22, 2018. Honors his commitment to democratic values and principles.
 
Calls on the government of Cuba to allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
 
Urges the United States to continue to support policies and programs that promote respect for human rights and democratic principles in Cuba.
 
Urges the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights of the Organization of American States to continue reporting on human rights issues in Cuba and to request a visit to Cuba to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.
 
Calls on the Cuban government to cease its violations of human rights and to begin providing democratic political freedoms to Cuban citizens. 

action_date: 2018-04-11
text: 
 Commemorates the legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas on the sixth anniversary of his death on July 22, 2018, and honors his commitment to democratic values. 
 
Calls on the Cuban government to cease violating human rights and to begin providing democratic political freedoms to its citizens. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2078-2079; text: CR S2078-2079)
action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amendment to the Title and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2078-2079; text: CR S2078-2079)
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 357.
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-03-21
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and an amendment to the title and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2018-03-20
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4084-4085)
action_date: 2017-07-19
text: Introduced in Senate