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H.RES.728: Supporting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Cambodia.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 12, 2016
- Latest Major Action Sept. 12, 2016
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (16 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Engrossed in House - Sept. 12, 2016
- Introduced in House - May 12, 2016
Bill Summary
Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia. Condemns political violence in Cambodia and urges cessation of human rights violations. Calls on the government of Cambodia to respect freedom of the press and the rights of its citizens to freely assemble and protest against the government. Supports electoral reform efforts in Cambodia and free and fair elections in 2018. Urges Prime...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 12, 2016 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 12, 2016 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270) |
| Sept. 12, 2016 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 728.
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| Sept. 12, 2016 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)
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| Sept. 12, 2016 |
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
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| July 14, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 6, 2016 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
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| July 6, 2016 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| June 16, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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| May 12, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| May 12, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.) |