Reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

H.Res.458 through Congress

H.Res.458 is considered only in the House.

HouseJun 24, 2019IntroducedOfficial record

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.236 A resolution reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 24, 2019

This resolution commends the people of Tunisia for their commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and free elections, and encourages Tunisia's political leaders to work together to accelerate economic reforms and anti-corruption measures. It also calls on the government to fully implement the Tunisian Constitution of 2014, which includes protections for civil liberties and the establishment of the Constitutional Court.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Deutch, Theodore E. [D-FL-22] · D–FL

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Foreign Affairs Committee

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Mar 4, 2020
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mar 4, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 17, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa and International Terrorism.
Jun 24, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 24, 2019
Introduced in House
Jun 24, 2019
Introduced in House

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SRES 236 · A resolution reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

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Discuss H.Res.458, 116th Congress: Reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/458

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2019-06-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres458/BILLS-116hres458ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-28T11:25:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.458 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.458, 116th Congress: Reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/458

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2019-06-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres458/BILLS-116hres458ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-28T11:25:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.458, 116th Congress: Reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/458

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2019-06-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres458/BILLS-116hres458ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-28T11:25:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

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Discuss H.Res.458, 116th Congress: Reaffirming the strong partnership between Tunisia and the United States and supporting the people of Tunisia in their continued pursuit of democratic reforms.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/458

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2019-06-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres458/BILLS-116hres458ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-28T11:25:50Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.458 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.