A resolution urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill SRES 114

Bill 118 sres 114 is a resolution that urges the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. The resolution emphasizes the importance of these fundamental rights and calls on the Thai government to respect and uphold them for all its citizens.

The resolution highlights concerns about recent actions taken by the Thai government that have raised alarms about the state of democracy and human rights in the country. It specifically mentions the use of emergency powers to restrict peaceful protests, the arrest and detention of activists and journalists, and the imposition of restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly.

The resolution calls on the Thai government to release all individuals who have been arbitrarily detained for exercising their rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. It also calls for an end to the use of emergency powers to suppress dissent and for the government to engage in meaningful dialogue with civil society and opposition groups to address grievances and promote reconciliation. Overall, Bill 118 sres 114 is a non-partisan resolution that seeks to draw attention to the importance of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Thailand and to urge the government to take concrete steps to protect and uphold these fundamental rights for all its citizens.

Congressional Summary of SRES 114

This resolution reaffirms the strong relationship between the United States and Thailand. The resolution also (1) expresses solidarity with the people of Thailand in their quest for a democratically elected government; and (2) urges the government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 114

Bill SRES 114 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 16, 2023. Bill SRES 114 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 16, 2023. Bill SRES 114's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S833-834) as of March 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 114

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 114

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

AsiaComputer security and identity theftDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadElections, voting, political campaign regulationHuman rightsNews media and reportingProtest and dissentRule of law and government transparencySovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusThailand

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 114

A resolution urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, and for other purposes.A resolution urging the Government of Thailand to protect and uphold democracy, human rights, the rule of law, and rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 114

Edward J. Markey

Massachusetts(Democrat)

Benjamin L. Cardin

Maryland(Democrat)

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