S.Res. 149 (111th): A resolution expressing solidarity with the writers, journalists, and librarians of Cuba on World Press Freedom Day and calling for the immediate release of citizens of Cuba imprisoned for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press.

Introduced:
May 14, 2009 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Sen. Mel Martinez [R-FL]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on May 14, 2009. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced May 14, 2009
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) May 14, 2009
Cosponsors
6 cosponsors (4R, 2D) (show)
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Last updated May 14, 2009.
3 pages

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5/14/2009--Passed Senate without amendment. (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses solidarity with the citizens of Cuba and their family members who are suffering harassment or imprisonment for exercising rights associated with freedom of the press and pursuing livelihoods as independent writers, journalists, or librarians. Calls on the government of Cuba to release all writers, journalists, and librarians who are imprisoned for exercising their fundamental human rights, including Cuban citizens who have been identified by international monitoring organizations as being imprisoned by the government of Cuba.

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