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H.Con.Res. 294 (109th)

Calling on the international community to condemn the Laogai, the system of forced labor prison camps in the People's Republic of China, as a tool for suppression maintained by the Chinese Government.

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Introduced

9 November 2005

Last action

27 January 2006 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Inglis, Bob [R-SC-4], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39], Rep. Cardoza, Dennis A. [D-CA-18], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Sullivan, John [R-OK-1], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Gingrey, Phil [R-GA-11], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Watson, Diane E. [D-CA-33], Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11], Rep. Drake, Thelma D. [R-VA-2], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21]

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Summary

Calls on the international community to condemn the Laogai, the system of forced labor prison camps in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Calls on the U.S. government to: (1) fully implement U.S. laws prohibiting the importation of forced labor products made in the Laogai; and (2) review implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Prison Labor in 1992 and the Statement of Cooperation in 1994 with respect to the Laogai. Calls on the government of the PRC to release information about the Laogai, including information about the number of executions at the camps, and the extent of the harvesting and transplantation of organs of executed prisoners. Urges the government of the PRC to allow unrestricted visits by international human rights inspectors to Laogai camps. Urges the Congressional-Executive Commission on China to investigate the Laogai system and to make U.S. policy recommendations to help protect human rights for Chinese citizens.

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Timeline

  1. 9 November 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 9 November 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 November 2005

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  5. 16 November 2005

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  6. 14 December 2005

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  7. 14 December 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 294.

    Source: Floor

  8. 14 December 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11624-11629)

    Source: Floor

  9. 14 December 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  10. 16 December 2005

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

  11. 16 December 2005

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  12. 16 December 2005

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 647). (text: CR 12/14/2005 H11624)

    Source: Floor

  13. 16 December 2005

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 413 - 1 (Roll no. 647).(text: CR 12/14/2005 H11624)

    Source: Floor

  14. 16 December 2005

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H11904-11905)

    Source: Floor

  15. 27 January 2006

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

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