SRES 174 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.

This Senate resolution (SRES 174) condemns Eswatini's government for its human rights abuses and specifically the killing of activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023. It calls on Eswatini to investigate Maseko's murder fully and impartially, end harassment of human rights advocates, uphold freedoms of speech and assembly, and begin a credible national dialogue on democratic reforms. The resolution also urges the U.S. government to support human rights defenders and consider sanctions against those violating rights. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new laws but expresses the Senate's position and demands specific actions from Eswatini's government.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 26, 2023 Last action May 22, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Apr 15, 2024
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Apr 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Apr 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
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Jun 12, 2023
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.
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Jun 8, 2023
Upper · Passed
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
upper
Apr 26, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1390-1391)
upper
Apr 26, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors

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