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- H.CON.RES.116
H.CON.RES.116: Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the treatment by the People's Republic of China of prisoners in Tibet, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 15, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 21, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (19 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Calls upon the U.S. Government: (1) in all official meetings with the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC), to request the immediate and unconditional release of Ngodrup Phuntsog and other prisoners of conscience in Tibet, as well as in the PRC, and to call on that country to begin serious discussions with the Dalai Lama or his representatives, without preconditions, on the future of Tibet; and (2) to seek access for...
(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 Asia and the Pacific.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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| July 15, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) |