Senate Simple Resolution 539
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution urging the President to strengthen efforts of the United States to combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia, especially the use of torture or cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment, prolonged detention without charges, causing the disappearance of persons by the abduction or clandestine detention of those persons, and other flagrant denial of the right to life, liberty, or the security of persons.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 11, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
539
Congress
115
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Urges the President to strengthen U.S. efforts to combat religious freedom violations in Eurasia.
June 11, 2018
06/11/2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3605-3606)
06/11/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
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