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- H.RES.289
H.RES.289: Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment.
About This Bill
- Introduced April 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 3, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 3, 2019
Bill Summary
This resolution condemns Brunei's decision to criminalize sex between persons of the same sex, encourages the international community to join in this condemnation, and calls upon Brunei to reverse the law.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| April 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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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| April 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) |