A joint resolution commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.

3/13/2024, 10:57 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 118 SJRes 46 is a joint resolution that aims to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian journalist and Washington Post columnist who was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey in 2018. The resolution calls for accountability for those responsible for Khashoggi's murder and urges the United States government to take action to ensure justice is served.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting journalists and freedom of the press, as well as the need for transparency and accountability in cases of violence against journalists. It also condemns the Saudi government for its role in Khashoggi's murder and calls for the release of all individuals detained for their peaceful expression of dissent.

Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 46 serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding human rights and the rule of law, and calls on the United States government to take a stand against those who seek to silence journalists and suppress freedom of speech.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 46

Introduced on
2023-09-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/29/2023

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill 118 SJRes 46 is a joint resolution that aims to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, a Saudi Arabian journalist and Washington Post columnist who was killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey in 2018. The resolution calls for accountability for those responsible for Khashoggi's murder and urges the United States government to take action to ensure justice is served.

The resolution highlights the importance of protecting journalists and freedom of the press, as well as the need for transparency and accountability in cases of violence against journalists. It also condemns the Saudi government for its role in Khashoggi's murder and calls for the release of all individuals detained for their peaceful expression of dissent.

Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 46 serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding human rights and the rule of law, and calls on the United States government to take a stand against those who seek to silence journalists and suppress freedom of speech.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution commemorating the fifth anniversary of the murder of Jamal Khashoggi and calling for accountability.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.