Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the discrimination by the German Government against members of minority religious groups, particularly the continued and increasing discrimination by the German Government against performers, entertainers, and other artists from the United States associated with Scientology.

Summary

Calls upon the President to: (1) assert U.S. concern regarding violations by the German Government of the rights of members of minority religious groups (including Scientologists); (2) emphasize that the United States regards human rights practices of such Government, and in particular the treatment of U.S. citizens who are performing, doing business, or traveling in Germany, as a significant factor in enhancing the "pacta sunt servanda" good faith relations between the United States and Germany; (3) encourage the governments of other countries to appeal to the German Government and to cooperate with other governments and international organizations (including the United Nations and its agencies) in efforts to protect the rights of minority religious groups in Germany; (4) continue to document discrimination against religious minority groups by the German Government and German Federal and State officials in his annual reports to the Congress on human rights practices in Germany; and (5) report to the Congress on executive branch efforts to discourage discrimination against minority religious groups there.

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Timeline

1. 13 February 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 13 February 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 13 February 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 26 September 1997

   Committee

   Executive Comment Requested from State.

   Source: Committee

5. 31 October 1997

   Passed

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

   Source: Committee

6. 31 October 1997

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 9 November 1997

   Floor

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

   Source: Floor

8. 9 November 1997

   Floor

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

   Source: Floor

9. 9 November 1997

   Vote

   On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 101 - 318, 4 Present (Roll no. 625).

   Source: Floor

10. 9 November 1997

    Vote

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 101 - 318, 4 Present (Roll no. 625).

    Source: Floor

11. 9 November 1997

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10509-10524, H10528)

    Source: Floor

12. 9 November 1997

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

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Sponsors

• Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
• LOUISE SLAUGHTER · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pastor, Ed [D-AZ-7] · D · Sponsor
• XAVIER BECERRA · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Rogan, James E. [R-CA-27] · R · Cosponsor
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