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Condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry.

2/18/2024, 8:45 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 1019

Bill 118 HRES 1019, also known as the resolution condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry, was introduced in the US Congress to address the troubling situation in Nicaragua. The resolution highlights the case of individuals associated with the Mountain Gateway Ministry who have been imprisoned by the Nicaraguan government without due process or just cause.

The resolution condemns the Nicaraguan government for these unjust imprisonments and calls for the immediate release of the individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry. It also calls on the Nicaraguan government to respect the rights of all individuals to freedom of religion and expression.

Furthermore, the resolution expresses solidarity with the people of Nicaragua who are fighting for democracy and human rights in the face of government repression. It calls on the US government to continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their struggle for freedom and justice. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1019 is a bipartisan effort to shine a light on the human rights abuses taking place in Nicaragua and to stand in solidarity with those who are fighting for justice and freedom.

Congressional Summary of HRES 1019

This resolution condemns the targeting and imprisonment of individuals associated with Mountain Gateway Ministry and calls upon the Nicaraguan government to take prompt action. Mountain Gateway Ministry is a U.S.-based religious organization active in Nicaragua. Individuals affiliated with the group were arrested in Nicaragua in December, 2023.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 1019

Bill HRES 1019 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 16, 2024. Bill HRES 1019 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 16, 2024.  Bill HRES 1019's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of February 16, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1019

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1019

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1019

Condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry.
Condemning the Nicaraguan Government's unjust imprisonment of individuals affiliated with Mountain Gateway Ministry.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 1019

Barry Moore
Barry Moore
AlabamaRepublican
Terri A. Sewell
Terri A. Sewell
AlabamaDemocrat
Chip Roy
Chip Roy
TexasRepublican
Gary J. Palmer
Gary J. Palmer
AlabamaRepublican
Jerry L. Carl
Jerry L. Carl
AlabamaRepublican
Robert B. Aderholt
Robert B. Aderholt
AlabamaRepublican

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