All Information (Except Text) for H.Res.536 - Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.114th Congress (2015-2016)
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Agreed to in House
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Supporting freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemning violations of press freedom and violence against journalists, bloggers, and individuals exercising their right to freedom of speech.
Actions Overview (2)
Date
Actions Overview
12/15/2015
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694).(text: CR H9318)
11/19/2015
Introduced in House
12/15/2015 Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694).(text: CR H9318)
11/19/2015 Introduced in House
All Actions (11)
Date
All Actions
12/15/2015-7:03pm
Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
12/15/2015-7:03pm
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694). (text: CR H9318)
12/15/2015-6:31pm
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9321-9322)
12/15/2015-4:45pm
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12/15/2015-4:26pm
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 536.
12/15/2015-4:26pm
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9318-9321)
12/15/2015-4:26pm
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
12/09/2015
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
12/09/2015
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
11/19/2015
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
11/19/2015
Introduced in House
12/15/2015 Motion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
12/15/2015 On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays (2/3 required): 399 - 2 (Roll No. 694). (text: CR H9318)
12/15/2015 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9321-9322)
12/15/2015 At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
12/15/2015 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 536.
12/15/2015 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9318-9321)
12/15/2015 Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
12/09/2015 Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
12/09/2015 Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
11/19/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees, subcommittees and links to reports associated with this bill are listed here, as well as the nature and date of committee activity and Congressional report number.
Committee / Subcommittee
Date
Activity
Related Documents
House Foreign Affairs
11/19/2015
Referred to
12/09/2015
Markup by
Related Bills (0)
No related bill information was received for H.Res.536.
Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists.
Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
Urges countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to be vocal in condemning violations of press freedom, violence against journalists, and the culture of impunity that leads to self-censorship.
Urges Western Hemisphere countries to uphold the principles outlined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter.
Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.
Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists.
Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
Urges countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to be vocal in condemning violations of press freedom, violence against journalists, and the culture of impunity that leads to self-censorship.
Urges Western Hemisphere countries to uphold the principles outlined in the Inter-American Democratic Charter.
Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.
Shown Here: Introduced in House (11/19/2015)
Supports a free press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemns violations of press freedom and violence against journalists.
Urges countries in the region to implement recommendations to its Member States from the Organization of American States Office of the Special Rapporteur for Freedom of Expression.
Urges the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Department of State to assist the media in closed societies to promote a free press.
