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H.Con.Res. 234 (110th)

Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the human rights of refugees from North Korea.

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Introduced

15 October 2007

Last action

30 October 2007 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17], Rep. Pomeroy, Earl [D-ND-At Large], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Mario [R-FL-26], Rep. Manzullo, Donald A. [R-IL-16], Rep. Calvert, Ken [R-CA-41], Rep. Wu, David [D-OR-1], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]

Subjects

Asylum

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Asylum

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Summary

Encourages the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) halt the forced repatriation of North Koreans who face a well-founded fear of persecution if they are returned to North Korea; and (2) grant the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees access to determine such refugees' status and the degree of assistance to which they are entitled. Recognizes the efforts of the Korean-American community for bringing attention to the plight of North Korean refugees.

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Timeline

  1. 15 October 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 October 2007

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 October 2007

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 October 2007

    Passed

    Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 23 October 2007

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 October 2007

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H12109-12110)

    Source: Floor

  7. 29 October 2007

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 234.

    Source: Floor

  8. 29 October 2007

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H12109-12112)

    Source: Floor

  9. 29 October 2007

    Floor

    Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  10. 29 October 2007

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  11. 29 October 2007

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H12109-12110)

    Source: Floor

  12. 30 October 2007

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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  • Referred in Senate (text)

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