H.Res. 435 (112th): Condemning the persecution of political opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko as well as other political prisoners, among them former internal affairs minister Yuri Lutsenko.

Introduced:
Oct 13, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Marcy Kaptur [D-OH9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Res. 28 on Jan 14, 2013. See H.Res. 28 for current action on this subject.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on October 13, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 13, 2011
Referred to Committee Oct 13, 2011
Cosponsors
4 cosponsors (2R, 2D) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Oct 13, 2011.
3 pages

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10/13/2011--Introduced.
Condemns the verdict against Yulia Tymoshenko and requests that she be released from custody while the verdict is appealed. Demands that the government of Ukraine release all political prisoners and provide medical care to those that have been imprisoned. Demands that Ukraine adhere to the principles of democracy and rule of law by respecting human rights, freedom of the press, and the protection of free speech and the right to peaceful assembly.

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