H.CON.RES.163: Expressing the sense of Congress that March 25 be recognized as the anniversary of the Proclamation of Belarusan independence, expressing concern over the Belarusan government's infringement on freedom of the press in direct violation of the Helsinki Accords and the constitution of Belarus, and expressing concern about the proposed union between Russia and Belarus.

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Belarus declared itself as an Independent Belarusan State on March 25, 1918. Calls for: (1) the United States to press the Government of President Lukashenka to abide by the provisions of the Helsinki Accords and the Constitution of the Republic of Belarus and guarantee freedom of the press, allow for the flowering of Belarusan culture, and enforce the separation of powers; and (2) the...

(Source: Library of Congress)