Search Results for keywords:"democratic reforms"

Search Results: keywords:"democratic reforms"

S. 1651 — To encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, and for other purposes.
May 07, 2024
Status:Reported to Senate
Congress:118
Words:18,401
The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act aims to boost trade and investment between the United States and the countries in the Western Balkans, such as Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. The bill outlines initiatives to...
Simple Explanation
The Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act is a plan for the United States to help countries like Albania and Serbia become stronger by trading more, sharing ideas, and being good friends. It wants everyone to play fair, be safe online, and use less Russian energy.
S. RES. 174 — Condemning the human rights record of the Government of the Kingdom of Eswatini and the brutal killing of Eswatini activist Thulani Maseko on January 21, 2023.
April 15, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:567
The resolution S. RES. 174 from the 118th Congress condemns the human rights record of the government of Eswatini, focusing on the killing of activist Thulani Maseko. It highlights the ongoing repression of pro-democracy advocates and urges the Eswatini government to...
Simple Explanation
The bill is like a letter from the U.S. to the leaders of a place called Eswatini, asking them to stop being mean to people who want more freedom and to find out who hurt a nice man named Thulani. It also asks other big groups to help make sure everyone in Eswatini is treated fairly.
H. RES. 1351 — Commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, three years ago, stood in the face of brutal harassment, beatings, and torture to protest against the Communist Cuban regime, demanding access to their fundamental rights to life, dignity, and freedom.
July 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:440
H. RES. 1351 is a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives that praises the bravery of the Cuban people who protested against the Communist regime for their rights to freedom and dignity. It condemns the Cuban government's harsh response, including detention and torture of activists,...
Simple Explanation
In 2021, many brave people in Cuba stood up to ask for freedom and a better life, but they were hurt and put in jail by the government. This bill asks the US and other countries to help these people by speaking out against the bad things that happened and thinking about ways to pressure the Cuban government to treat its people better.

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