A resolution expressing solidarity with the San Isidro Movement in Cuba, condemning escalated attacks against artistic freedoms in Cuba, and calling for the repeal of laws that violate freedom of expression and the immediate release of arbitrarily detained artists, journalists, and activists.
Summary
This resolution expresses the Senate's solidarity with the members of the San Isidro Movement, an organization of artists, activists, academics, and journalists protesting increased censorship and persecution in Cuba. Further, it calls on Cuba to release arbitrarily imprisoned artists and journalists, repeal laws that violate freedom of expression, and engage with activists seeking to advance freedom of expression in Cuba.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2021
Committee Review
Mar 2021
Senate Passage
Apr 2021
House Passage
President
Introduced Feb 8, 2021
Last action Apr 15, 2021
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1996-1998; text: CR S1997-1998)
upper
Apr 15, 2021
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1996-1998; text: CR S1997-1998)
upper
Mar 24, 2021
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
upper
Mar 24, 2021
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
upper
Feb 8, 2021
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S577)
upper
Feb 8, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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