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- H.RES.76
H.RES.76: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the human rights situation in the People's Republic of China as it relates to China's position in the international community and encouraging the United States, in conjunction with other members of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights, to work with China to promote the improvement of human rights.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Feb. 25, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 3, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Urges: (1) the Congress to explore additional legislative vehicles for explicitly expressing congressional concerns about China's serious human rights situation and to work with the President and the Secretary of State to explore areas of agreement and mutual concern; (2) the President and the Secretary to call on the Government of China to take concrete steps to improve human rights, fully abide by its commitments to maintain basic human and...
(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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Feb. 25, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by John Edward Porter (R-Ill.) |