Legis Daily

A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

USA115th CongressSRES-180| Senate 
| Updated: 5/25/2017
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish security official who directed or participated in efforts by Turkish security forces to suppress peaceful protests outside of the Turkish Ambassador's residence in Washington, DC on May 16, 2017, to be charged and prosecuted under U.S. law; (2) the Secret Service and the Diplomatic Security Service of the Department of State to review such incident and confirm with the Turkish National Police the standards expected by visiting security details; (3) the State Department to request the waiver of immunity of any Turkish security detail official who engaged in assault in the United States prior to such individual's release from custody; and (4) the State Department to review its security procedures to mitigate the likelihood of such an incident in the future. Declares that U.S. respect for free speech requires U.S. officials to speak out against such incidents.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 25, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
Jun 6, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-354
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4628-4629)
  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)


  • June 6, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-354
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4628-4629)

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-354: Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
AsiaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDistrict of ColumbiaEuropeFirst Amendment rightsGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement officersNews media and reportingProtection of officialsProtest and dissentTurkey

A resolution condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.

USA115th CongressSRES-180| Senate 
| Updated: 5/25/2017
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the rights to peacefully assemble and freely express one's views are essential to American democracy; and (2) the United States should take steps to strengthen free press and civil society freedoms in countries such as Turkey. Calls for: (1) any Turkish security official who directed or participated in efforts by Turkish security forces to suppress peaceful protests outside of the Turkish Ambassador's residence in Washington, DC on May 16, 2017, to be charged and prosecuted under U.S. law; (2) the Secret Service and the Diplomatic Security Service of the Department of State to review such incident and confirm with the Turkish National Police the standards expected by visiting security details; (3) the State Department to request the waiver of immunity of any Turkish security detail official who engaged in assault in the United States prior to such individual's release from custody; and (4) the State Department to review its security procedures to mitigate the likelihood of such an incident in the future. Declares that U.S. respect for free speech requires U.S. officials to speak out against such incidents.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
May 25, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 25, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)
Jun 6, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 115-354
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4628-4629)
  • May 25, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 25, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3223)


  • June 6, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 115-354
    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4628-4629)
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-354: Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDistrict of ColumbiaEuropeFirst Amendment rightsGovernment liabilityGovernment studies and investigationsLaw enforcement officersNews media and reportingProtection of officialsProtest and dissentTurkey