Reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

11/1/2022, 1:50 PM

This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It also calls on the government to fully implement the Tunisian Constitution of 2014, which includes protections for civil liberties and the establishment of the Constitutional Court.

Congress
116
Number
HRES - 458
Introduced on
2019-06-24
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/24/2019
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It also calls on the government to fully implement the Tunisian Constitution of 2014, which includes protections for civil liberties and the establishment of the Constitutional Court.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedReaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Africa•
Area studies and international education•
Border security and unlawful immigration•
Congressional tributes•
Constitution and constitutional amendments•
Crime victims•
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Economic development•
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation•
Elementary and secondary education•
Employment discrimination and employee rights•
Foreign aid and international relief•
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption•
Higher education•
Human rights•
International organizations and cooperation•
Military assistance, sales, and agreements•
News media and reporting•
Rule of law and government transparency•
Smuggling and trafficking•
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status•
Terrorism•
Travel and tourism•
Tunisia

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/8/2020

This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It als...

Latest Action3/4/2020
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