Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

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Congressional Summary of HRES 754

This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 754

Bill HRES 754 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 9, 2019. Bill HRES 754 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 9, 2019. Bill HRES 754's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 754

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 754

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Detention of persons

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation

- Foreign loans and debt

- Human rights

- International organizations and cooperation

- Latin America

- News media and reporting

- Nicaragua

- Political movements and philosophies

- Religion

- Rule of law and government transparency

- Sanctions

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 754

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.