S.Res. 689 · 116th Congress
A resolution condemning the crackdown on peaceful protestors in Belarus and calling for the imposition of sanctions on responsible officials.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- James Risch
- Introduced
- 2020-09-14
- Latest action
- 2020-09-14 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
This resolution:
finds the 2020 presidential elections in Belarus to be undemocratic; stands with the people of Belarus in their pursuit of democracy and human rights; calls on Belarus to uphold its human rights obligations; and urges the United States to respond to the events in Belarus, including through sanctions.