A resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the human rights and pro-democracy activists in Cuba one year after the historic march led by such activists through the streets of Cuba to exercise the fundamental right to peacefully assemble and speak out against the human rights atrocities committed by the brutal, totalitarian, and illegitimate Communist regime in Cuba.

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Summary of Bill SRES 728

Bill 117 sres 728 is a resolution that praises the bravery, courage, and determination of human rights and pro-democracy activists in Cuba. The resolution specifically highlights the historic march led by these activists through the streets of Cuba, where they peacefully assembled and spoke out against the human rights abuses carried out by the Communist regime in Cuba.

The resolution acknowledges the risks and challenges faced by these activists in standing up against the totalitarian and illegitimate regime in Cuba. It commends their commitment to advocating for democracy and human rights in the face of oppression and persecution.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of supporting and standing in solidarity with the activists in Cuba who are fighting for freedom and democracy. It calls on the international community to continue to pressure the Cuban government to respect the rights of its citizens and to end the human rights violations that have been perpetrated against them. Overall, Bill 117 sres 728 is a tribute to the courage and resilience of the human rights and pro-democracy activists in Cuba, and a call to action for the United States and other countries to support their efforts to bring about positive change in Cuba.

Congressional Summary of SRES 728

This resolution commends the bravery, courage, and resolve of the pro-democracy movement and all freedom activists in Cuba for risking everything to bring freedom to the Cuban people.

The resolution condemns the repression of the hundreds of pro-democracy activists and political prisoners, including children, that the Cuban regime is unjustly detaining and subjecting to physical and psychological torture, and calls for the immediate and unconditional release of such prisoners.

The resolution calls for the international community to stand with the Cuban people and speak out against the totalitarian Communist regime in Cuba for infringing on the freedom of thought, will, expression, assembly, and prosperity of the Cuban people.

Finally, the resolution urges the President to firmly declare that the U.S. government will not consider any more concessions or sanctions relief to the brutal, illegitimate Communist regime in Cuba until all conditions for removing sanctions are met in accordance with the laws of the United States.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 728

Bill SRES 728 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 28, 2022. Bill SRES 728 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 28, 2022. Bill SRES 728's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3786-3787) as of July 28, 2022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 728

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 728

A resolution commending the bravery, courage, and resolve of the human rights and pro-democracy activists in Cuba one year after the historic march led by such activists through the streets of Cuba to exercise the fundamental right to peacefully assemble and speak out against the human rights atrocities committed by the brutal, totalitarian, and illegitimate Communist regime in Cuba.