Calling for free and fair elections in Ukraine, and for other purposes.
Latest action · May 21, 2014 Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 21, 2014
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Values the close relationship the United States has established with Ukraine since that country regained its independence in 1991.
Supports freedom, human rights, civil liberties, and free elections in Ukraine.
Supports the people of Ukraine in their peaceful calls for a representative and responsive democratic government.
Condemns the interference of foreign agitators in pre-election activities that have disrupted security throughout Ukraine.
Calls on the government of Ukraine to: (1) respect freedom of expression and association, and (2) allow international election monitors at the May 2014 election.
Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other world leaders to: (1) support the rights and freedoms of the people of Ukraine, (2) support policies and programs that preserve free and open access to the press and Internet in Ukraine, and (3) condemn elections that are not free and fair and do not meet international standards.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 21, 2014.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-PA | Jim Gerlach | Original | May 21, 2014 |
| D-IL | Mike Quigley | Original | May 21, 2014 |
| D-MI | Sander M. Levin | Original | May 21, 2014 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 21, 2014Introduced in House
- May 21, 2014Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- May 21, 2014Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E796)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Europe
- Human rights
- International Affairs
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- News media and reporting
- Political movements and philosophies
- Rule of law and government transparency
- Russia
- Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
- Ukraine
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- May 21, 2014Introduced in House
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