Denouncing the horrors of authoritarianism.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a non-binding Senate resolution that formally denounces authoritarianism in all its forms. It declares the Senate's opposition to implementing authoritarian policies within the United States.
Who Benefits and How
American citizens and democratic institutions benefit from this symbolic affirmation of democratic values. Civil liberties organizations gain a formal Congressional statement supporting their advocacy for democratic governance.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This resolution creates no legal obligations or burdens on any party. As a non-binding resolution, it has no enforcement mechanism or compliance requirements.
Key Provisions
- Formally denounces authoritarianism in all its forms
- Opposes the implementation of authoritarian policies in the United States
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
A Senate resolution that formally denounces authoritarianism in all its forms and opposes the implementation of authoritarian policies in the United States.
Key Policy Areas
Governance, Civil Rights, Democracy
Primary Purpose
A Senate resolution that formally denounces authoritarianism in all its forms and opposes the implementation of authoritarian policies in the United States.
Policy Domains
Resolution Body
Identified Gains
- American citizens
- Democratic institutions
- Civil liberties organizations
Sponsors
Jeff Merkley
D-OR | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Wyden) submitted the following …
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