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H.Con.Res. 26 (99th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Reagan administration and succeeding administrations stress to the People's Republic of China, as a continuing concern, the importance the American people attach to religious freedom, and to strongly urge that Government to release from prison the five elderly Roman Catholic priests, a number of Protestant pastors and layworkers, and others of various faiths, reportedly being held on charges related to religious activities.

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Introduced

7 January 1985

Last action

7 February 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3], Rep. Luken, Thomas A. [D-OH-1], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Christopher Smith, Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-39], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. McHugh, Matthew F. [D-NY-27], Rep. Carney, William [R-NY-1], Rep. McKernan, John R., Jr. [R-ME-1], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Donnelly, Brian J. [D-MA-11], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12], Rep. Kasich, John R. [R-OH-12], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Schuette, Bill [R-MI-10], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Edgar, Robert W. [D-PA-7], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Boehlert, Sherwood [R-NY-25], Rep. Green, S. William [R-NY-15], Rep. Tauke, Thomas Joseph [R-IA-2], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Edward Markey, Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-12], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18], Rep. Hamilton, Lee H. [D-IN-9], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-22], Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1], Charles Schumer, Rep. Early, Joseph D. [D-MA-3], Rep. MacKay, Buddy [D-FL-6], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], JOHN CONYERS, Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Reagan administration and succeeding administrations: (1) stress to China the importance the American people attach to religious freedom; and (2) urge the Chinese Government to release from prison five Roman Catholic priests and persons of various faiths who are being held because of religious activities.

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 February 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

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