# 119-sres-310: A resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.

119-sres-310, A resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-310
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution recognizing Tunisia's leadership in the Arab Spring and expressing support for upholding its democratic principles and norms.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-06-26
- Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: International Affairs
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Support for Tunisian democracy.** This resolution would recognize Tunisia as the symbolic birthplace of the Arab Spring and express deep concern about recent reversals in democratic gains. It would call for restoring independent electoral, judicial, and anti-corruption institutions and for accountability for officials who repress peaceful protest. - Tunisian government: Pressed to release political prisoners and to restore the independence of courts, election bodies, and anti-corruption agencies. - Tunisian people: Affirmed for their role in the Arab Spring and supported in their constitutionally protected right to peacefully demonstrate and express themselves. - U.S. executive branch: Urged to impose sanctions on Tunisian officials who have been primarily involved in repressing peaceful democratic activities.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT] (D-CT), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT] (D-VT), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-1503: Equality Act
- 119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-310 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/310)

## Related
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-1503: Equality Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1503)
- [119-s-2295: Child Care for Working Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2295)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-310 (as of 2026-04-21).