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- H.RES.205
H.RES.205: Calling for the prosecution of Pol Pot for crimes against humanity.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 30, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 21, 1997
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Bill Summary
Calls for the Secretary of State to: (1) take actions, consistent with the Cambodian Genocide Justice Act, that lead to the prosecution of Pol Pot (former leader of the Khmer Rouge) for crimes against humanity; and (2) take steps to create an international tribunal for Pol Pot's prosecution if such a tribunal has not been established by an international organization by January 30, 1998. Calls upon the international community, through the...
(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 30, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Nicholas V. Lampson (D-Texas) |