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- H.CON.RES.176
H.CON.RES.176: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation should preserve and protect the rights and freedoms currently afforded those of religious faith under the Russian Constitution.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Oct. 24, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 9, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
46 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent, 33 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the enactment of the "On Freedom of Conscience and on Religious Association" law by the Russian Government on September 25, 1997, as a flagrant violation of internationally accepted standards of human rights. Expresses the sense of the Congress that none of the funds appropriated under the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998 should be made available for the Government of the Russian...
(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 International Operations and Human Rights.
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| Oct. 24, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Asa Hutchinson (R-Ark.) |