A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco, a women-led nonviolent movement in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, and calling for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.

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Congressional Summary of SRES 531

This resolution honors the members of Las Damas de Blanco, a group composed of wives and relatives of political prisoners, prisoners of conscience, and peaceful dissidents in Cuba, for their peaceful efforts to stand up to the Cuban regime and defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. Further, it expresses solidarity with the Cuban people and calls on the Cuban regime to release all political prisoners.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 531

Bill SRES 531 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 5, 2020. Bill SRES 531 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on March 5, 2020. Bill SRES 531's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1600) as of March 5, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 531

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 531

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International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Caribbean area

- Congressional tributes

- Cuba

- Detention of persons

- Human rights

- Latin America

- Protest and dissent

- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 531

A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco, a women-led nonviolent movement in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, and calling for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.