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H.Con.Res. 343 (100th)

A concurrent resolution concerning human rights of the Sikhs in the Punjab of India.

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Introduced

2 August 1988

Last action

29 August 1988 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from State.

Sponsors

Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Shumway, Norman D. [R-CA-14], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Badham, Robert E. [R-CA-40], Sen. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Oakar, Mary Rose [D-OH-20], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Lehman, Richard H. [D-CA-19], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4], Rep. Pashayan, Charles, Jr. [R-CA-17], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Fields, Jack [R-TX-8], Rep. Lungren, Daniel E. [R-CA-3], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Swindall, Patrick L. [R-GA-4], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8], Rep. Lewis, Jerry [R-CA-41], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Rep. Lukens, Donald E. [R-OH-8], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Parris, Stanford E. (Stan) [R-VA-8], Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Boulter, Beau [R-TX-13], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Hunter, Duncan [R-CA-52], Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2], Rep. Byron, Beverly B. [D-MD-6], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Aspin, Les [D-WI-1]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that India should allow Sikhs full access to the Golden Temple and remove all military presence from the shrine. Urges the Government of India to use restraint in resolving the dispute with the Sikh people in the Punjab. Calls for a political solution to restore home rule in the Punjab, with religious freedom and human rights guarantees.

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Timeline

  1. 2 August 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 August 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 August 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 August 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

    Source: Committee

  5. 29 August 1988

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

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