{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/7/sens-rick-scott-ashley-moody-lead-resolution-honoring-fifth-anniversary-of-cuba-s-patria-y-vida-freedom-movement", "Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Lead Resolution Honoring Fifth Anniversary of Cuba\u2019s \u2018Patria y Vida\u2019 Freedom Movement", "2026-07-10", "2026", "2026-07", "Republican", "Senate", "FL", "Rick Scott", "S001217", "www.rickscott.senate.gov", "rickscott", "https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/press-releases/", "page_html", "WASHINGTON, D.C.\u2013 Today, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the peaceful movement for \u2018Patria y Vida\u2019 in Cuba, Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody reintroduced a resolution honoring the brave people of Cuba in their fight for freedom and condemning the illegitimate Communist Cuban regime. On July 11, 2021, the Cuban people heroically took to the streets to decry the human rights abuses by the Castro/D\u00edaz-Canel regime\u2014including political imprisonment and brutal oppression\u2014and to demand a democratic future.\n\nSenator Rick Scott said, \u201cNow more than ever, there is a renewed spirit of hope for a free Cuba. President Trump and Secretary Rubio have put Raul Castro on notice by indicting him for his crimes and showing the world the true nature of the regime\u2019s atrocities. This is what the brave Cuban people who took to the streets five years ago hoped for, and we will not forget the courage and sacrifice of those Cuban freedom fighters. I will never stop working for a free and democratic Cuba \u2013 or holding this criminal regime accountable. That\u2019s why I am proud to once again introduce this resolution with Senator Moody and stand with the Cuban people as they continue their fight for \u2018Patria y Vida.\u2019\u201d\n\nSenator Ashley Moody said, \u201cFive years ago, the Cuban people rose in a series of protests against the tyrannic communist party that has ruled Cuba for more than half a century. The men and women who stood bravely against their government, faced beatings and torture but yet, they stood strong demanding the basic rights that have been eroded by socialist policies. The courage of the people of Cuba reminds me of the courage of our founding fathers who fought for their rights 250 years ago. We introduce this resolution as a reminder, not only of the evils of the oppressive Cuban regime, but as a reminder of the power of the people who boldly stand up to communism. I continue to commend the strength of those who fight for freedom, fight for their rights, and fight for a free and democratic Cuba.\u201d Said Senator Ashley Moody\n\nTo read the full resolution, click HERE.\n\nSenator Scott has long been one of the Senate\u2019s strongest advocates for a free Cuba and the Cuban people, leading efforts to hold the illegitimate Communist regime accountable while standing with those courageously fighting for freedom. Since the historic July 11 protests, Senator Scott has consistently urged the United States to increase pressure on the dictatorship, defend the Cuban people\u2019s fundamental rights, and support the cause of a free, democratic, and prosperous Cuba.\n\nEfforts this year alone include:\n\nJanuary 5, 2026: Sen. Rick Scott Reintroduces No Relief for Allies of Dictators Act\n\nApril 10, 2026: Sen. Rick Scott Releases Statement Ahead of Meet the Press Interview with Cuban Dictator\n\nApril 15, 2026: Sen. Rick Scott Encourages Pres. Trump to Increase Pressure on Illegitimate Castro/D\u00edaz-Canel Regime\n\nApril 24, 2026: Sen. Rick Scott Featured in Diario Las Am\u00e9ricas on Letter to NBC Over D\u00edaz-Canel Softball Interview on Meet the Press\n\nMay 20, 2026: Sen. Rick Scott Celebrates Ra\u00fal Castro Indictment and Justice for the Cuban People\n\nJune 2, 2026: Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Next Steps for Venezuela, Cuba with Sec. Marco Rubio at Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing\n\n# # #", 1, "2026-07-11T07:10:48Z", "2026-07-11T07:14:29Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.rickscott.senate.gov/2026/7/sens-rick-scott-ashley-moody-lead-resolution-honoring-fifth-anniversary-of-cuba-s-patria-y-vida-freedom-movement"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 0.8602829184383154, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}