Bill · S.Res. 317· Senate(119-SRES-317)
A resolution commending the courage, bravery, and resolve of the fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters of Cuba, who, 4 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.
- Introduced
- 7/10/2025
- Last activity
- 7/10/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4318)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution commends the courage of the Cuban people who protested against the Communist regime four years ago. It highlights the brutal crackdown by the Cuban government, which included the detention of over 1,400 protesters and the cutting of internet services. The resolution describes the ongoing imprisonment, torture, and lack of due process faced by activists and their families. It also addresses the deteriorating economic situation and the failures of the closed economy in Cuba. Finally, it calls for the international community to stand in solidarity with the Cuban people and demands the release of political prisoners.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Release of Prisoners: The resolution calls for the immediate and unconditional release of the hundreds of pro-democracy activists and political prisoners, including children, who are being unjustly detained (Resolution Section 2).
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Support for Civil Rights: The resolution supports the rights of the Cuban people to peaceful assembly and free expression (Resolution Section 7).
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Empowerment of Civil Society: There is an encouragement for continued support for independent media and civil society organizations that promote democracy and human rights in Cuba (Resolution Section 8).
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International Accountability: The resolution urges the international community to use coordinated sanctions and diplomatic pressure to hold the Cuban regime accountable for human rights violations (Resolution Section 5).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Economic Impact of Sanctions: The resolution calls for the maintenance of strong sanctions on the Cuban regime until specific legal conditions are met (Resolution Section 6). The text notes that the Cuban economy is already suffering from failed policies and widespread shortages of food, medicine, and basic necessities.
- 7/10/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S4318)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Ashley MoodyRepublican · Florida