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- H.RES.399
H.RES.399: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the promotion of democracy and civil society in Zaire.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 29, 1996
- Latest Major Action April 11, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (15 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for Zairian nongovernmental organizations seeking to promote the protection of fundamental human rights and the transition to democracy in Zaire. Encourages all Zairian political parties to include representatives of civil society in every stage of the electoral process. Condemns: (1) the continuing intimidation of those groups by Zairian military authorities and the practice of torture, arbitrary arrest, extrajudicial...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
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| March 29, 1996 |
Introduced in the House by Donald M. Payne (D-N.J.) |