Senate Simple Resolution 269
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution commemorating the life of Luis Alejandro "Alex" Villamayor and calling for justice and accountability.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 27, 2019
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
269
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution (1) commemorates the life of U.S. citizen Luis Alejandro Villamayor, (2) urges Paraguayan authorities to invite the Federal Bureau of Investigation to provide technical assistance to investigate his death, and (3) calls upon the Department of State to prioritize justice for Villamayor in its diplomatic engagement with the Paraguayan government.
June 27, 2019
06/27/2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4636-4637)
06/27/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:51 PM