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H.Con.Res. 304 (108th)

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding oppression by the Government of the People's Republic of China of Falun Gong in the United States and in China.

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Introduced

16 October 2003

Last action

5 October 2004 · Introduced

Status

Received in the Senate.

Sponsors

Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. McCarthy, Carolyn [D-NY-4], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Hoeffel, Joseph M. [D-PA-13], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Terry, Lee [R-NE-2], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Ramstad, Jim [R-MN-3], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Bradley, Jeb [R-NH-1], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-48], Rep. Boswell, Leonard L. [D-IA-3], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Weldon, Curt [R-PA-7], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]

Subjects

Rule of law

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Summary

Calls for the Government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to: (1) stop interfering in the exercise of religious and political freedoms within the United States, such as the right to practice Falun Gong; (2) cease using diplomatic missions in the United States to spread falsehoods about Falun Gong; (3) release prisoners of conscience; (4) end the harassment, detention, physical abuse, and imprisonment of individuals who are exercising their legitimate rights to freedom of religion, of expression, and of association as stated in the PRC Constitution; and (5) demonstrate its willingness to abide by international standards of such freedoms by ceasing to restrict them. Calls on the President to take such actions as: (1) issuing a formal protest about repeated Chinese Government human rights violations to the Chinese Foreign Ministry; and (2) working more closely with Chinese human rights activists to identify Chinese authorities who have been personally responsible for acts of violence and persecution in China. Urges the Attorney General to investigate reports that Chinese consular officials in the United States have committed illegal acts while attempting to intimidate or inappropriately influence Falun Gong practitioners or local elected officials, and determine an appropriate legal response. Calls on local government officials in the United States to recognize and support organizations and individuals that share the goals of the local community, including Falun Gong practitioners, and report to Congress, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of State any incidents of pressure or harassment by Chinese agents.

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Timeline

  1. 16 October 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 16 October 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 16 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 16 October 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 22 October 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  6. 24 June 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 October 2004

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 4 October 2004

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7994-7995)

    Source: Floor

  9. 4 October 2004

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7994-7995)

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 October 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 304.

    Source: Floor

  11. 4 October 2004

    Floor

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

    Source: Floor

  12. 4 October 2004

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7994-7997)

    Source: Floor

  13. 5 October 2004

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate.

    Source: IntroReferral

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