Senate Simple Resolution 174
118th Congress(2023-2024)
A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.
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Passed Senate on Apr 15, 2024
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
174
Congress
118
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
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checkPassed on April 15, 2024
Status
Passed
Type
Unanimous Consent
Unanimous Consent
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2755-2756)
Summary
This resolution condemns the murder of Eswatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and expresses concern about reports of continued human rights violations in Eswatini.
The resolution also calls on Eswatini (1) to fully investigate the murder, (2) to uphold human rights and freedoms, (3) to engage in a national dialogue regarding democratic reforms, and (4) to fully staff and empower Commission of Human Rights and Public Accountability (CHRPA) investigators. It also calls on the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights to conduct an independent investigation and encourages the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to maintain and to expand support for human rights in Eswatini.
Amendments (1)
Apr 15, 2024
Agreed to in Senate
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Sponsorship
Senate Amendment 1819
To remove sanctions language.
Agreed To
04/15/2024
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2755-2756)
04/15/2024
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2755-2756)
04/15/2024
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Unanimous Consent.
04/15/2024
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S2754-2756)
06/12/2023
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 92.
06/12/2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
06/08/2023
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
04/26/2023
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1390-1391)
04/26/2023
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Apr 17, 2024 12:24:12 PM