Condemning the fraudulent January 2025 Belarusian presidential election and the Lukashenka regime's continued autocratic rule, calling for continued support for the people of Belarus who seek a democratic future, and calling for free and fair elections in Belarus in line with international standards.
HRES 73 is a non-binding House resolution condemning Belarus' January 2025 fraudulent presidential election and President Lukashenka’s authoritarian rule. It calls for free and fair elections with international monitoring, demands the immediate release of over 1,200 political prisoners, and supports continued U.S. aid to Belarusian democratic opposition groups. The resolution also condemns Belarus’ support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, including hosting Russian weapons and facilitating the abduction of Ukrainian children. As a statement of congressional position, it urges sanctions against regime officials but does not create new legal requirements.
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025
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William R. Keating
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Christopher H. Smith
RRepublican
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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James C. Moylan
RRepublican
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Jefferson Shreve
RRepublican
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Jim Costa
DDemocratic
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Joe Wilson
RRepublican
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Julie Johnson
DDemocratic
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Marcy Kaptur
DDemocratic
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Michael Lawler
RRepublican
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Sarah McBride
DDemocratic
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