HRES Bill 613 Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2023-07-25

Bill 118 HRES 613, titled "Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge Tunisia's role as a leader in the Arab Spring movement, which began in 2010 and led to significant political changes in the Middle East and North Africa. The resolution highlights Tunisia's efforts to transition to a democratic government following the ousting of former President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011. It commends Tunisia for its commitment to upholding democratic principles and norms, including holding free and fair elections, respecting human rights, and promoting political pluralism. The resolution also expresses support for Tunisia's continued efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions, promote economic development, and combat corruption. It emphasizes the importance of the United States' partnership with Tunisia in promoting stability and prosperity in the region. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 613 aims to reaffirm the United States' commitment to supporting Tunisia's democratic transition and to recognize Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring movement. It underscores the importance of upholding democratic values and principles in the region and encourages continued cooperation between the United States and Tunisia.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Policy Areas

International Affairs

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Phillips, Dean [D-MN-3]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2]

Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]

Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Rep. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA-30]

Rep. Allred, Colin Z. [D-TX-32]

Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

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A resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.

Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

This resolution recognizes Tunisia as the symbolic birthplace of the Arab Spring movement and commends the Tunisian people for their courage and democratic achievements. It also expresses concern for recent reversals of such democratic gains and u...

Bill 118 HRES 613, titled "Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge ...
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 613

Introduced on
2023-07-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes Tunisia as the symbolic birthplace of the Arab Spring movement and commends the Tunisian people for their courage and democratic achievements. It also expresses concern for recent reversals of such democratic gains and u...

Bill 118 HRES 613, titled "Recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to acknowledge ...

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary11/13/2024

This resolution recognizes Tunisia as the symbolic birthplace of the Arab Spring movement and commends the Tunisian people for their courage and democratic achievements. It also expresses concern for recent reversals of such democratic gains and u...


Latest Action7/25/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.