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H.R. 2476 (100th)

A bill concerning human rights violations in Tibet by the People's Republic of China.

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Introduced

20 May 1987

Last action

20 May 1987 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Wise, Robert E., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Jacobs, Andrew, Jr. [D-IN-10], Rep. Vander Jagt, Guy [R-MI-9], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should review its foreign policy toward and its relationship with the Government of China in light of the continued violation of human rights in Tibet. Requires any certification to the Congress pursuant to the Arms Export Control Act with respect to the sale of arms to China to be accompanied by a presidential determination that the Government of China is acting in good faith and in a timely manner to resolve human rights issues in Tibet. Requires the Secretary of State to submit a report to the Congress on the human rights situation in Tibet. Provides financial assistance for Tibetan refugees for FY 1988 and 1989. Provides scholarships for Tibetan exiles for FY 1988 and 1989.

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Timeline

  1. 20 May 1987

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 May 1987

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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