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A resolution calling for the immediate release of unjustly imprisoned Myanmar journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, and expressing concern over the overall deterioration in freedom of the press in Myanmar.

USA115th CongressSRES-635| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2018
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Calls for the release of imprisoned journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, and expresses concern about the crackdown by Burma (Myanmar) on journalists and freedom of the press. Calls on the President and the Department of State to engage with the government of Burma regarding these issues.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6233-6234)
  • September 18, 2018
    Introduced in Senate
  • September 18, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6233-6234)

International Affairs

AsiaBurmaCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsNews media and reportingRacial and ethnic relationsRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

A resolution calling for the immediate release of unjustly imprisoned Myanmar journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, and expressing concern over the overall deterioration in freedom of the press in Myanmar.

USA115th CongressSRES-635| Senate 
| Updated: 9/18/2018
Calls for the release of imprisoned journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo, and expresses concern about the crackdown by Burma (Myanmar) on journalists and freedom of the press. Calls on the President and the Department of State to engage with the government of Burma regarding these issues.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2018
Introduced in Senate
Sep 18, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6233-6234)
  • September 18, 2018
    Introduced in Senate
  • September 18, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6233-6234)
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (10)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)James Lankford (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaBurmaCriminal procedure and sentencingDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadHuman rightsNews media and reportingRacial and ethnic relationsRule of law and government transparencySanctionsSovereignty, recognition, national governance and statusWar crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity