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- H.RES.596
H.RES.596: Recognizing Senator Henry Jackson, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, and reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to combat human rights violations worldwide.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Oct. 31, 2002
- Latest Major Action Oct. 31, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Recognizes Senator Henry M. Jackson for having introduced the Jackson-Vanik Amendment, which the House of Representatives credits with having helped millions of refugees flee Communist rule and having hastened the end of the Cold War. Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the introduction of the Jackson-Vanik Amendment. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to combating human rights violations and promoting tolerance and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House International Relations
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| Oct. 31, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) |