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HRES 536 114th Congress House

Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to…

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Official title: Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.

Introduced: December 7, 2015 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Caribbean areaForeign aid and international reliefHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperation
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 Everywhere this bill has been 11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Dec 15, 2015
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 15, 2015
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694). (text: CR H9318)
Dec 15, 2015
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9321-9322)
Dec 15, 2015
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Dec 15, 2015
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 536.
Dec 15, 2015
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9318-9321)
Dec 15, 2015
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 9, 2015
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 9, 2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Nov 19, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 19, 2015
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 15, 2015 House · vote #694 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended Passed 399–2 See who voted →
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 Latest action December 15, 2015

Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists.

Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.

Urges countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to be vocal in condemning violations of press freedom, violence against journalists, and the culture of impunity that leads to self-censorship.

Urges Western Hemisphere countries to uphold the principles outlined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter.

Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 13
All 13 Democratic 7 Republican 4
D
Torres, Norma J.
California · Dec 11, 2015
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Dec 9, 2015
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Dec 8, 2015
 D
Castro, Joaquin
Texas · Dec 8, 2015
Donovan, Daniel
· Dec 7, 2015
 D
Frankel, Lois
Florida · Dec 7, 2015
 D
Keating, William R.
Massachusetts · Dec 7, 2015
 D
Sherman, Brad
California · Dec 7, 2015
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Dec 7, 2015
 D
Wilson, Frederica S.
Florida · Dec 7, 2015
Curbelo, Carlos
· Dec 3, 2015
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Dec 3, 2015
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Diaz-Balart, Mario
Florida · Nov 30, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 536: Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-536/
MLA
"H. Res. 536: Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-536/.
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H. Res. 536, 114th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-536/.
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[H. Res. 536: Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.](https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HRES-536/)
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