SRES 109
115th Congress
Senate
International Affairs
Asia
Detention of persons
Human rights
Pakistan
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 4, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)
Apr 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.
What's happening now
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)
Committees of jurisdiction
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