A resolution supporting the designation of October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners".
This Senate resolution (SRES 472) designates October 30 as the "International Day of Political Prisoners" in the United States. It symbolically supports global efforts to address political imprisonment by urging the U.S. government to condemn such practices, advocate for prisoners' release, and raise international awareness. The resolution does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the annual observance of this day. It was introduced by Senators Wicker, Whitehouse, and Shaheen on October 29, 2025.
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Introduced Oct 29, 2025
Last action Oct 29, 2025
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Oct 29, 2025
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S7829)
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Oct 29, 2025
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Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Roger F. Wicker
RRepublican
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Jeanne Shaheen
DDemocratic
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Sheldon Whitehouse
DDemocratic
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