Senate Simple Resolution 724
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the practice of politically motivated imprisonment of women around the world and calling on governments for the immediate release of women who are political prisoners.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 24, 2020
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
724
Congress
116
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution expresses support for women who are being unjustly detained around the world and calls for their unconditional release.
September 24, 2020
09/24/2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5878)
09/24/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:38 PM