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- H.RES.445
H.RES.445: Honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People's Republic of China.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 13, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 5, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (20 Democrats, 13 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 13, 2017
Bill Summary
Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Liu Xiaobo. Calls for the Chinese government to release his wife and allow her to settle in a place or country of her own choosing.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Sept. 5, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
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| July 27, 2017 |
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| July 20, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
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| July 13, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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| July 13, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) |