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SRES472119th Congress
A resolution supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".
Sponsored By: Senator Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
Introduced
Summary
Designates October 30 as the International Day of Political Prisoners. The bill would deplore political repression and express solidarity with people imprisoned for peacefully expressing political or religious beliefs. It cites about 1,000,000 political prisoners worldwide, points to regimes such as Belarus, China, Cuba, Egypt, Iran, Myanmar, Russia, Turkey, and Venezuela, and supports U.S. efforts to raise awareness and secure releases through bilateral and multilateral negotiations.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS]
MS • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
RI • D
Sponsored 10/29/2025
Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
NH • D
Sponsored 10/29/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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