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- H.RES.99
H.RES.99: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human rights situation in Cuba.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 106th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 9, 1999
- Latest Major Action March 23, 1999
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
31 (15 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Condemns the repressive crackdown by the Government of Cuba against the internal opposition and independent press. Expresses admiration and solidarity with the internal opposition and independent press of Cuba. Demands that the Government of Cuba release all political prisoners, legalize all political parties, labor unions, and the press, and schedule free and fair elections. Urges the administration, at the 55th session of the United Nations...
(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 the Western Hemisphere.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 99.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| March 9, 1999 |
Introduced in the House by Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) |