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H.Con.Res. 210 (99th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to human rights in Poland.

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Introduced

10 October 1985

Last action

18 October 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Lowery, Bill [R-CA-41], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Martin, Lynn M. [R-IL-16], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Daub, Hal [R-NE-2], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Thomas, Lindsay [D-GA-1], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Kindness, Thomas N. [R-OH-8], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) the Government of Poland should comply with basic human rights agreements to which it is a signatory, including the Helsinki accords, and initiate a policy of National Reconciliation; (2) the prosecution of those responsible for the death of Father Jerzy Popieluszko should be supported by Poland; (3) human rights monitoring committees in Poland should be supported; (4) the free flow of information on the activities of such committees can improve human rights policies in Poland and the continued improvement of human rights there would better relations between the United States and Poland; and (5) the President should convey Congress' concerns to Polish officials and to U.S. allies.

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Timeline

  1. 10 October 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 October 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 October 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

    Source: Committee

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