HRES 532
113th Congress
House
International Affairs
Europe
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Turkey
Calls on the Government of Turkey to allow free expression and Internet freedom.
Introduced: April 1, 2014
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 10, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
Jun 10, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Apr 1, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 1, 2014
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Calls on the government of Turkey to lift restrictions on freedoms of the press, expression, and the Internet, including social media.
Recognizes the role of technology and social media in helping independent journalists and the general public to communicate, access information, and support accountability.
Reaffirms the importance of Internet freedom to promote democracy and good governance around the world.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats.
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