S.Res.525 / 116th Congress

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.

Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)

S.Res.525 through Congress

S.Res.525 is considered only in the Senate.

SenateJun 16, 2020Agreed to the resolutionUnanimous consentOfficial record

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Separate related House measures (1)

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Related House measure: H.Res.754 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.

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Official summary

Version 55 · Passed Senate · Jun 16, 2020

This resolution calls on Nicaragua to release all political prisoners and cease all acts of repression against dissenting voices, encourages efforts to advance electoral reforms in Nicaragua, and urges Nicaragua to implement measures to limit the spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) in the country. It also exhorts the U.S. government to investigate and hold accountable those responsible for the death of U.S. citizen Eddy Montes, who was shot and killed while in the custody of Nicaraguan police.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX] · R–TX

Committees

Foreign Relations Committee

6 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

Legislative record

Actions

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Jun 16, 2020
Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)
Jun 16, 2020
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3017-3019; text: CR S3018-3019)
Jun 3, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 471.
Jun 3, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
Jun 3, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch with amendments and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
May 21, 2020
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Mar 2, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1259-1260)
Mar 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate

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Introduced in Senate · Mar 2, 2020 Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HRES 754 · 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.

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Discuss S.Res.525, 116th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/525

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2020-06-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres525/BILLS-116sres525ats.htm

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Analyze S.Res.525 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 S.Res.525, 116th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/525

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2020-06-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres525/BILLS-116sres525ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. 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 S.Res.525, 116th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/525

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2020-06-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres525/BILLS-116sres525ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. 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 S.Res.525, 116th Congress: 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.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/525

Text version to examine: Agreed to Senate · 2020-06-16.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres525/BILLS-116sres525ats.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-14T19:00:46Z. 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 S.Res.525 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.