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S.Amdt. 3390

Rep. Schiff
Age: 66 years
California
Introduced
7/31/2025
Sponsored by
Adam Schiff
Cosponsors
None
Changes bill
119-S-2296 — National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. Pending Consideration

What this amendment would do

SA 3390, submitted by Mr. Schiff, is an amendment to bill S. 2296. The purpose of this amendment is to add a section expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arrest and continued detention of Ekrem Imamoglu.

The amendment aims to add the following to the bill:

  • Findings: A list of 18 points detailing the arrest of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on March 19, 2025, the charges he faces, the lack of credible evidence provided by the Government of Turkiye, and the reactions from the United Nations and the Council of Europe. It also notes the Department of State's minimal action and the broader pattern of detaining opposition party officials.

  • Sense of Congress: A formal statement that:

    • President Erdogan and Turkish law enforcement should either provide credible evidence against Imamoglu and other detained mayors or release them immediately.
    • The Government of Turkiye should maintain democratic values and free and fair elections.
    • The Secretary of State should use diplomatic engagement and issue forceful, timely statements regarding anti-democratic behavior.