S.Res. 311 · 113th Congress
A resolution calling on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to strongly oppose Russia's discriminatory law against the freedom of expression for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) persons and to obtain written assurance that host countries of the Olympic Games will uphold all international human rights and civil rights obligations for all persons observing or participating in the Games regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jeff Merkley
- Introduced
- 2013-11-21
- Latest action
- 2013-11-21 · Introduced in Senate
Subjects
Russia
Athletes
Human rights
Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
Sports and recreation
Olympic games