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US Senate Calls for Release of Politically Imprisoned Women Worldwide.

This US Senate resolution expresses concern over the unjust political imprisonment of women globally. It calls on governments to immediately release these women and emphasizes that no state should detain citizens for exercising fundamental rights like freedom of assembly or speech. For citizens, this means the US government actively supports human rights and civil liberties internationally, potentially influencing foreign policy and relations with countries where such violations occur.
Key points
The US Senate condemns the unjust political imprisonment of women worldwide.
It calls on governments to immediately and unconditionally release women detained for exercising fundamental rights.
The US government will raise individual cases of imprisoned women in its interactions with foreign governments.
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Print number: 117_SRES_342
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2021-08-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the practice of politically motivated imprisonment of women around the world and calling on governments for the immediate release of women who are political prisoners.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_342.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US Senate condemns the unjust political imprisonment of women worldwide.
  • It calls on governments to immediately and unconditionally release women detained for exercising fundamental rights.
  • The US government will raise individual cases of imprisoned women in its interactions with foreign governments.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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