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H.R.2635: Human Rights Information Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 8, 1997
- Latest Major Action Sept. 28, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
102 (92 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Human Rights Information Act - Requires certain Federal agencies to identify and organize all human rights records regarding activities occurring in Guatemala and Honduras after 1944 for declassification and disclosure purposes, and to make them available to the public and other official entities, including Latin American or Caribbean countries. Instructs the President to report to the Congress regarding agency compliance. Prescribes...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
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| Oct. 8, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) |