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- S.CON.RES.38
S.CON.RES.38: A concurrent resolution to state the sense of the Congress regarding the obligations of the People's Republic of China under the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law to ensure that Hong Kong remains autonomous, the human rights of the people of Hong Kong remain protected, and the government of the Hong Kong SAR is elected democratically.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about international affairs
- Introduced July 10, 1997
- Latest Major Action July 10, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (3 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that: (1) President Jiang Zemin's statements constitute a welcome reaffirmation of the obligations of the People's Republic of China under the Joint Declaration and the Basic Law to ensure that Hong Kong remains autonomous, the human rights of its people remain protected, and the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is elected democratically; and (2) China's fulfillment of these obligations under the terms of the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| July 10, 1997 |
Introduced in the Senate by William V. Roth Jr. (R-Del.) |