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H.Con.Res. 156 (105th)

Expressing concern for the continued deterioration of human rights in Afghanistan and emphasizing the need for a peaceful political settlement in that country.

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Introduced

23 September 1997

Last action

10 November 1997 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Millender-McDonald, Juanita [D-CA-37], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Capps, Walter [D-CA-22], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Furse, Elizabeth [D-OR-1], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41]

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Summary

Condemns the violations of international humanitarian law by the Taliban coalition in Afghanistan, the reported cases of stoning, public executions, and street beatings, and the Taliban's targeted discrimination against women and girls. Urges the Taliban and all other parties in Afghanistan to cease providing safe haven to suspected terrorists or permitting Afghan territory to be used for terrorist training. Affirms the need for peace negotiations and expresses hope that the Afghan parties will agree to a cease-fire. Urges the President to: (1) continue to monitor the human rights situation in Afghanistan; (2) call for adherence to international humanitarian law by all Afghan factions; (3) call for an end to the systematic discrimination and harassment of women and girls in Afghanistan; (4) encourage efforts to procure a durable peace in Afghanistan and support the United Nations Special Mission to Afghanistan led by Lakhdar Brahimi to assist in brokering a peaceful resolution to years of conflict; (5) call upon the Government of Pakistan to use its influence with the Taliban to cease human rights violations, end provision of safe haven to terrorists and terrorist training camps, and reverse discriminatory policies against women and girls; (6) call upon all nations to cease providing financial assistance, arms, and other kinds of support to the militaries or political organizations of any factions that abuse human rights in Afghanistan; and (7) support efforts by non-Taliban organizations in Afghanistan and moderate Taliban organizations and individuals to establish a cessation of hostilities and a transitional multiparty government leading to freedom, respect for human rights, and free and fair elections.

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Timeline

  1. 23 September 1997

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 23 September 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 23 September 1997

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 8 October 1997

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 October 1997

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 October 1997

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  7. 29 October 1997

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  8. 31 October 1997

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 31 October 1997

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 9 November 1997

    Floor

    Mr. Rohrabacher moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  11. 9 November 1997

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  12. 9 November 1997

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  13. 9 November 1997

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

  14. 9 November 1997

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  15. 9 November 1997

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10540-10543)

    Source: Floor

  16. 10 November 1997

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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