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A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.

USA115th CongressSRES-109| Senate 
| Updated: 4/4/2017
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Cosponsors (9)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Ted Cruz (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

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  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.
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Apr 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)
  • April 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • April 4, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)

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AsiaDetention of personsHuman rightsPakistanRacial and ethnic relationsReligion

A resolution encouraging the Government of Pakistan to release Aasiya Noreen, internationally known as Asia Bibi, and reform its religiously intolerant laws regarding blasphemy.

USA115th CongressSRES-109| Senate 
| Updated: 4/4/2017
Urges the government of Pakistan to: (1) release Asia Bibi and ensure that she, her family, and her legal counsel are safe; and (2) reform its laws to reflect democratic norms and ideals; and (3) work to promote tolerance of religious minorities so that no one is in danger of persecution for exercising free speech and practicing their religion.
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Timeline
Apr 4, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 4, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)
  • April 4, 2017
    Introduced in Senate
  • April 4, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2217-2218)
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Cosponsors (9)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Doug Jones (Democratic)Joe Manchin (Independent)Ted Cruz (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaDetention of personsHuman rightsPakistanRacial and ethnic relationsReligion