S.Res. 81 · 117th Congress

A resolution honoring Las Damas de Blanco, a women-led nonviolent movement in support of freedom and human rights in Cuba, and calling for the release of all political prisoners in Cuba.

Stage
Passed chamber resolution
Introduced
2021-03-01
Latest action
2021-05-12 · Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Summary

This resolution honors the members of Las Damas de Blanco, a group composed of wives and relatives of political prisoners, prisoners of conscience, and peaceful dissidents in Cuba, for their peaceful efforts to stand up to the Cuban regime and defend human rights and fundamental freedoms. Further, it expresses solidarity with the Cuban people and calls on the Cuban regime to release all political prisoners.