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H.RES.697

H.RES.697: Affirming the significance of' the advocacy for genuine autonomy for Tibetans in the People's Republic of China and the work His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has done to promote global peace, harmony, and understanding.

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About This Bill

Introduced Nov. 13, 2019
Latest Major Action Nov. 18, 2020

Bill Sponsor

Ted Yoho (R-Fla.)

Bill Cosponsors

33 (18 Democrats, 15 Republicans)

Bill Version

Introduced in House - Nov. 13, 2019

Bill Summary

This resolution recognizes both the cultural and religious significance of an autonomous Tibet. The resolution also presses for the assembly of a bipartisan, bicameral forum between Members of Congress and the Dalai Lama to discuss peaceful solutions to international conflicts.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 3 statements associated with H.RES.697.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Nov. 18, 2020	The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 18, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov. 18, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Nov. 18, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 697.
Nov. 18, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
Nov. 18, 2020	Mr. Engel moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Nov. 18, 2020	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5878-5879)
Nov. 18, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5878-5880)
Oct. 1, 2020	Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation Discharged.
Oct. 1, 2020	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct. 1, 2020	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec. 6, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific and Nonproliferation.
Nov. 13, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov. 13, 2019	Introduced in the House by Ted Yoho (R-Fla.)

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