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H.R. 5260 (101st)

Support for Democracy and Human Rights in China Act of 1990

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Introduced

12 July 1990

Last action

23 July 1990 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

Sponsors

Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Chapman, Jim [D-TX-1], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Eckart, Dennis E. [D-OH-11], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Schiff, Steven [R-NM-1], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Jones, Ben [D-GA-4], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18]

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Summary

Support for Democracy and Human Rights in China Act of 1990 - Prohibits most-favored-nation treatment for Chinese products. Terminates such prohibition upon the President's certification to the Congress that China: (1) has ceased committing violations of internationally recognized human rights; (2) has ceased persecution of pro-democracy movement members; (3) permits unrestricted emigration; and (4) has ceased religious persecution in China and Tibet.

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Timeline

  1. 12 July 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 July 1990

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 July 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 July 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 July 1990

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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