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H.RES.461: Calling for the immediate and unconditional release from prison of certain Kurdish members of the Parliament of the Republic of Turkey and for the prompt recognition by the Government of the Republic of Turkey of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people within its borders.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 5, 2000
- Latest Major Action April 5, 2000
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
105 (82 Democrats, 24 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Declares that: (1) the immediate and unconditional release from prison in Turkey of the Kurdish Democracy Party parliamentarians Leyla Zana, Hatip Dicle, Orhan Dogan, and Selim Sadak is a vital step in upholding due process in Turkey and facilitating Turkey's integration into the European Union; and (2) the prompt recognition by the Government of the Republic of Turkey of full cultural and language rights for the Kurdish people within its...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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April 5, 2000 |
Introduced in the House by Bob Filner (D-Calif.) |