Senate Bill 174 - A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.

Purpose and Summary

Chamber: Senate

Introduced date: 2023-04-26

Recent Activity

Star Print ordered on the resolution.

Alternative Names

A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.

A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.

Associated Legislation

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Policy Areas

International Affairs

Potential Impact

Africa

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

Eswatini

Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

Human rights

Political parties and affiliation

Sanctions

Violent crime

Sponsors and Supporters

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

Sen. Scott, Tim [R-SC]

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

Committees and Subcommittees

Foreign Relations Committee

Variations and Revisions

118 samdt 1819 - To remove sanctions language.

A resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.

6/12/2024, 6:19 PM

This resolution condemns the murder of Eswatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and expresses concern about reports of continued human rights violations in Eswatini. 

The resolution also calls on...

Congress
118
Number
SRES - 174
Introduced on
2023-04-26
# Amendments
1
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/15/2024
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Passed in Senate

Purpose and Summary

This resolution condemns the murder of Eswatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and expresses concern about reports of continued human rights violations in Eswatini. 

The resolution also calls on...

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.
Policy Areas
International Affairs
Potential Impact
Africa•
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Eswatini•
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption•
Human rights•
Political parties and affiliation•
Sanctions•
Violent crime

Comments

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Amendment:  118 samdt 1819 - To remove sanctions language.

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/4/2024

This resolution condemns the murder of Eswatini human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko and expresses concern about reports of continued human rights violations in Eswatini. 

The resolution also calls on...

Latest Action5/22/2024
Star Print ordered on the resolution.