SRES 403
113th Congress
Senate
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
A resolution condemning the actions of the Government of Turkey in restricting free expression and Internet freedom on social media.
Introduced: March 27, 2014
Introduced by:
Murphy, Christopher
Democratic
· Connecticut
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 27, 2014
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1832)
Mar 27, 2014
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Condemns the government of Turkey's restrictions on freedoms of the press, expression, and the Internet.
Recognizes the role of technology and social media sites in helping independent journalists and the general public to communicate and access information. Reaffirms the centrality of Internet freedom to U.S. efforts to support democracy and promote good governance around the world.
Calls on Turkey to end its restrictions and restore access to Twitter.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1832)
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