A resolution calling for the immediate extradition or expulsion to the United States of convicted felons Joanne Chesimard and William Morales and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe haven in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States.
Latest action · Jun 5, 2019 Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3261-3262)
Progress
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- IntroducedJun 5, 2019
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
This resolution calls for (1) the immediate extradition or expulsion to the United States of convicted felons William Morales and Joanne Chesimard and all other fugitives who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba to escape prosecution or confinement for criminal offenses committed in the United States; and (2) the Department of State and the Department of Justice to continue to press for the immediate extradition or expulsion of all fugitives from U.S. justice so that they may be tried and, if convicted, serve out their sentences.
Cosponsors 1
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jun 5, 2019.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-FL | Marco Rubio | Original | Jun 5, 2019 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 5, 2019Introduced in Senate
- Jun 5, 2019Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3261-3262)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 92 | Calling for the immediate extradition or rendering to the United States of convicted felons William Morales, Joanne Chesimard, and all other fugitives from justice who are receiving safe harbor in Cuba in order to escape prosecution or confinement for cri | Related bill | Jan 30, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
Text 1
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- Jun 5, 2019Introduced in Senate
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