Condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry.

2/18/2024, 8:45 AM

This resolution condemns the targeting and imprisonment of individuals associated with Mountain Gateway Ministry and calls upon the Nicaraguan government to take prompt action. Mountain Gateway Ministry is a U.S.-based religious organization active in Nicaragua. Individuals affiliated with the group were arrested in Nicaragua in December, 2023.

Bill 118 HRES 1019, also known as the resolution condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry, was introduced in the US Congress to address the troubling situation in Nicaragua. The resolution highlights the case of individuals associated with the Mountain Gateway Ministry who have been imprisoned by the Nicaraguan government without due process or just cause.

The resolution condemns the Nicaraguan government for these unjust imprisonments and calls for the immediate release of the individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry. It also calls on the Nicaraguan government to respect the rights of all individuals to freedom of religion and expression.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Nicaragua who are fighting for democracy and human rights in the face of government repression. It calls on the US government to continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their struggle for freedom and justice. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1019 is a bipartisan effort to shine a light on the human rights abuses taking place in Nicaragua and to stand in solidarity with those who are fighting for justice and freedom.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1019

Introduced on
2024-02-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/16/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the targeting and imprisonment of individuals associated with Mountain Gateway Ministry and calls upon the Nicaraguan government to take prompt action. Mountain Gateway Ministry is a U.S.-based religious organization active in Nicaragua. Individuals affiliated with the group were arrested in Nicaragua in December, 2023.

Bill 118 HRES 1019, also known as the resolution condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry, was introduced in the US Congress to address the troubling situation in Nicaragua. The resolution highlights the case of individuals associated with the Mountain Gateway Ministry who have been imprisoned by the Nicaraguan government without due process or just cause.

The resolution condemns the Nicaraguan government for these unjust imprisonments and calls for the immediate release of the individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry. It also calls on the Nicaraguan government to respect the rights of all individuals to freedom of religion and expression.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Nicaragua who are fighting for democracy and human rights in the face of government repression. It calls on the US government to continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their struggle for freedom and justice. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1019 is a bipartisan effort to shine a light on the human rights abuses taking place in Nicaragua and to stand in solidarity with those who are fighting for justice and freedom.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry.

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Latest Summary11/29/2024

This resolution condemns the targeting and imprisonment of individuals associated with Mountain Gateway Ministry and calls upon the Nicaraguan government to take prompt action. Mountain Gateway Ministry is a U.S.-based religious organization activ...


Latest Action2/16/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.