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H.Con.Res. 216 (102nd)

Concerning the use of forced labor in Chinese prisons.

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Introduced

8 October 1991

Last action

23 November 1991 · Floor

Status

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Sponsors

Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Solarz, Stephen J. [D-NY-13], Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Downey, Thomas J. [D-NY-2], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Ravenel, Arthur, Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Unsoeld, Jolene [D-WA-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4], Rep. Rhodes, John J., III [R-AZ-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Jones, Ben [D-GA-4], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Levine, Mel [D-CA-27], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Johnston, Harry [D-FL-19], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Hochbrueckner, George J. [D-NY-1], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24]

Subjects

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Summary

Sets forth congressional findings with respect to China's: (1) exploiting the labor of Chinese prisoners to produce cheap products for export; (2) detaining many prisoners past the expiration of their sentences in violation of internationally recognized human rights; and (3) holding such prisoners in conditions that fall below international standards for the treatment of prisoners. Urges China to: (1) allow international inspections of detention places suspected of producing export goods; (2) release the texts of government policies regarding such exportation; (3) detail steps it will take to prohibit the export of Chinese prison-made products; and (4) reform the Chinese political, judicial, penal, and economic systems so that Chinese citizens are not jailed for their political and religious beliefs (and receive fair and open trails for any crimes of which they are accused), Chinese prisoners are compensated for their work, and workplace conditions in Chinese prisons are safe and humane. Urges Hong Kong and other nations through which Chinese products are transshipped to: (1) prohibit the importation of Chinese forced labor products; and (2) investigate trading companies suspected of dealing in prison-made goods.

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Timeline

  1. 8 October 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 October 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 October 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 18 October 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on International Economic Policy and Trade.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 October 1991

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 October 1991

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 19 November 1991

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

    Source: Floor

  8. 19 November 1991

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  9. 19 November 1991

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by Division vote: 12 - 0.

    Source: Floor

  10. 19 November 1991

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by Division vote: 12 - 0.

    Source: Floor

  11. 19 November 1991

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

  12. 19 November 1991

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 19 November 1991

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  14. 19 November 1991

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Source: Committee

  15. 20 November 1991

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  16. 21 November 1991

    Passed

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  17. 21 November 1991

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  18. 23 November 1991

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

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