Senate Simple Resolution 109
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 4, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
109
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.
April 4, 2017
04/04/2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)
04/04/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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