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- H.CON.RES.73
H.CON.RES.73: Expressing the sense of Congress that the 2008 Olympic Games should not be held in Beijing unless the Government of the People's Republic of China releases all political prisoners, ratifies the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and observes internationally recognized human rights.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 21, 2001
- Latest Major Action July 10, 2001
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
63 (34 Democrats, 1 Independent, 29 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Supports the open letter released by Chinese dissidents and families of political prisoners stating that the release of China's political prisoners would improve Beijing's stature in its bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games.Expresses the view that the International Olympic Committee should not award the 2008 Olympics to Beijing unless the Government of the People's Republic of China releases all political prisoners, ratifies the International...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 8.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on International Relations. H. Rept. 107-40.
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Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 14.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| March 21, 2001 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) |