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A resolution calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of Jose Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

USA116th CongressSRES-454| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution condemns the conviction, sentencing, and imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). The resolution further commends Ferrer and recognizes the contributions of UNPACU for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7031-7032)
Dec 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-774
Introduced in House
May 21, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 3, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 3, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
Jun 11, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)
Jun 11, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)
  • December 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7031-7032)


  • December 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-774
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 3, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 3, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.


  • June 11, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)


  • June 11, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)

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  • HRES 116-774: Calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist José Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of José Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.
Caribbean areaCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingCubaDetention of personsHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaPolitical movements and philosophiesProtest and dissentSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status

A resolution calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of Jose Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

USA116th CongressSRES-454| Senate 
| Updated: 6/11/2020
This resolution condemns the conviction, sentencing, and imprisonment of Cuban democracy and human rights activist Jose Daniel Ferrer and calls for the release of Ferrer and all members of the Patriotic Union of Cuba (UNPACU). The resolution further commends Ferrer and recognizes the contributions of UNPACU for advancing human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
3 versions available

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Timeline
Dec 12, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 12, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7031-7032)
Dec 19, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-774
Introduced in House
May 21, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 3, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 3, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.
Jun 11, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)
Jun 11, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)
  • December 12, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 12, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7031-7032)


  • December 19, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-774
    Introduced in House


  • May 21, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.


  • June 3, 2020
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute and with an amended preamble. Without written report.


  • June 3, 2020
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 467.


  • June 11, 2020
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)


  • June 11, 2020
    Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2921-2922; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S2922)
Robert Menendez

Robert Menendez

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (6)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Ted Cruz (Republican)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Marco Rubio (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-774: Calling for the immediate release of Cuban democracy activist José Daniel Ferrer and commending the efforts of José Daniel Ferrer to promote human rights and fundamental freedoms in Cuba.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Caribbean areaCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCrime victimsCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingCubaDetention of personsHuman rightsInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaPolitical movements and philosophiesProtest and dissentSovereignty, recognition, national governance and status