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H.RES.45: To honor 1996 Nobel Peace Prize recipients Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta, and to express support for the process of building a just and lasting peace in East Timor.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
35 (26 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Recognizes Bishop Carlos Felipe Ximenes Belo and Jose Ramos-Horta (1996 Nobel Peace Prize recipients) for their contributions on behalf of their oppressed people in East Timor. Affirms support for a diplomatic solution to the conflict in East Timor based on the people's right to self-determination.
(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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Feb. 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Tony P. Hall (D-Ohio) |