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A resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.
3/13/2024, 11:14 AM
Summary of Bill SRES 260
Bill 118 S.Res. 260 is a resolution that acknowledges Tunisia's role in the Arab Spring and expresses support for the country's commitment to democratic principles and norms. The resolution recognizes Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring, a series of protests and uprisings that took place in the Middle East and North Africa in 2010 and 2011.
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 holding free and fair elections, establishing a new constitution, and promoting human rights and civil liberties.
The resolution also expresses support for Tunisia's continued efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions, promote political pluralism, and combat corruption. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting Tunisia's democratic transition and calls on the Tunisian government to uphold the rule of law and respect the rights of all its citizens. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 260 is a bipartisan resolution that recognizes Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expresses support for the country's ongoing commitment to democratic principles and norms.
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 holding free and fair elections, establishing a new constitution, and promoting human rights and civil liberties.
The resolution also expresses support for Tunisia's continued efforts to strengthen its democratic institutions, promote political pluralism, and combat corruption. It reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting Tunisia's democratic transition and calls on the Tunisian government to uphold the rule of law and respect the rights of all its citizens. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 260 is a bipartisan resolution that recognizes Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expresses support for the country's ongoing commitment to democratic principles and norms.
Congressional Summary of SRES 260
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 urges Tunisia to release all political prisoners and to respect the rights of people to free exercise of peaceful assembly, expression, and the press.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 260
Bill SRES 260 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 21, 2023. Bill SRES 260 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 21, 2023. Bill SRES 260's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2189-2190) as of June 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 260
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 260
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 260
A resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.
A resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.
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