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S. 2836 (101st)

Support for Democracy and Human Rights in China Act of 1990

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Introduced

11 July 1990

Last action

11 July 1990 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Mitchell, George J. [D-ME], Sen. Moynihan, Daniel Patrick [D-NY], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA], Sen. Ford, Wendell H. [D-KY], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Dixon, Alan J. [D-IL], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Rep. Wirth, Timothy [D-CO-2], Sen. Garn, E. J. (Jake) [R-UT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Gore, Albert, Jr. [D-TN], Sen. Humphrey, Gordon J. [R-NH], Sen. Bryan, Richard H. [D-NV], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Graham, Bob [D-FL], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]

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26 August 2025

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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. 11 July 1990

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 July 1990

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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