Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

H.Res.754 through Congress

H.Res.754 is considered only in the House.

HouseMar 9, 2020Agreed to the resolutionVoice voteOfficial record

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Separate related Senate measures (1)

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Related Senate measure: S.Res.525 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote the restoration of democracy and the defense of human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and economic pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

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Official summary

Version 53 · Passed House · Mar 9, 2020

This resolution (1) calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, (2) urges the Nicaraguan government to respect its citizens' constitutional rights and implement electoral reforms, and (3) recognizes and encourages efforts to promote democracy in Nicaragua by holding corrupt actors and human rights abusers in the Nicaraguan government accountable for their actions.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-8] · D–NJ

Committees

Foreign Affairs Committee

28 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Actions

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Mar 9, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 9, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1543-1544)
Mar 9, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 9, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 754.
Mar 9, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1543-1545)
Mar 9, 2020
Mr. Sires moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Dec 18, 2019
Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 18, 2019
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 9, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 9, 2019
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2019
Introduced in House

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SRES 525 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote the restoration of democracy and the defense of human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and economic pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

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Analyze H.Res.754 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.754, 116th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/754

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-03-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres754/BILLS-116hres754eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.754 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.754, 116th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/754

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-03-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres754/BILLS-116hres754eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-03T03:18:16Z. 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.754, 116th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/754

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-03-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres754/BILLS-116hres754eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-03T03:18:16Z. 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.754, 116th Congress: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should continue to support the people of Nicaragua in their peaceful efforts to promote democracy and human rights, and use the tools under United States law to increase political and financial pressure on the government of Daniel Ortega.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/754

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 2020-03-09.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres754/BILLS-116hres754eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-03T03:18:16Z. 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.754 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.