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A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.

Introduced: July 24, 2012 See on congress.gov
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Jul 31, 2012
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5802-5803)
Jul 31, 2012
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5802-5803)
Jul 31, 2012
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5802-5803)
Jul 31, 2012
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Jul 24, 2012
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5307)
Jul 24, 2012
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Honors the life, bravery, and leadership of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas, and offers condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.

Calls on the United States to continue policies that promote religious freedom, democracy, and human rights in Cuba.

Calls on the government of Cuba to: (1) allow an impartial, third-party investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Oswaldo Paya Sardinas; and (2) provide its citizens with internationally accepted standards for civil and human rights and the opportunity to vote in free and fair elections.

Condemns the government of Cuba for the detention of nearly 50 pro-democracy activists following the memorial service for Oswaldo Paya Sardinas.

What's happening now July 31, 2012

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5802-5803)

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