A resolution reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

United States115th CongressSRES-279Senate
Latest legislative activity: Nov 16, 2017

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Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

Condemns political violence in Cambodia and urges the cessation of human rights violations.

Urges:

  • Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party to end all harassment and intimidation of Cambodia's opposition and foster an environment where democracy can thrive and flourish;
  • the Department of the Treasury to consider placing all senior Cambodian government officials implicated in such abuses on the Specially Designated Nationals list; and
  • the Cambodian government to free Mr. Kem Sokha and to respect freedom of the press and the rights of its citizens to freely assemble, protest, and speak out against the government.

Supports electoral reform efforts in Cambodia and free and fair elections in 2018.

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      HRES-661: Reaffirming the commitment of the United States to promote democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

      Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

      1. Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

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      2. Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S7309-7310)

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      3. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S7309-7310)

      4. Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S7308-7310; text of measure as reported: CR S7308-7309)

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