A concurrent resolution expressing the deep concern of the Congress about the deprivation by the Soviet Union of the right of Christians to freedom of religion and, in particular, about the situation of the seven Pentecostals now living in the United States Embassy in Moscow, and their families.

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Introduced

21 August 1980

Last action

8 October 1980 · Introduced

Status

Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Rep. Wolff, Lester L. [D-NY-6], Rep. Buchanan, John [R-AL-6], Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Guyer, Tennyson [R-OH-4], Rep. Fenwick, Millicent H. [R-NJ-5], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Bonker, Don [D-WA-3], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Drinan, Robert F. [D-MA-4], Rep. Dickinson, William L. [R-AL-2], Rep. Yates, Sidney R. [D-IL-9], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Del. Evans, Melvin H. [R-VI-At Large], Rep. Harris, Herbert E., II [D-VA-8], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Benjamin, Adam, Jr. [D-IN-1], Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7], Rep. Stack, Edward J. [D-FL-12], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Blanchard, James [D-MI-18], Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT], Rep. Pepper, Claude [D-FL-18], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Archer, Bill [R-TX-7], Rep. Brodhead, William [D-MI-17], Rep. Ottinger, Richard L. [D-NY-20], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Holt, Marjorie S. [R-MD-4], Rep. Thompson, Frank, Jr. [D-NJ-4], Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2], Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22], Rep. Murphy, Morgan F. [D-IL-2], Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16], Rep. Schroeder, Patricia [D-CO-1], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Glickman, Dan [D-KS-4], Rep. Hollenbeck, Harold C. [R-NJ-9], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should convey congressional concern about the deprivation of the rights of Christians by the Soviet Union, particularly the Pentecostals living in the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. Directs the President to report to Congress on the prospects for religious freedom in the Soviet Union.

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Timeline

21 August 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
21 August 1980
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Source: IntroReferral
21 August 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
2 October 1980
Passed
Measure passed House.
Source: Floor
2 October 1980
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House.
Source: Floor
2 October 1980
Floor
Measure considered in House.
Source: Floor
2 October 1980
Discharge
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged in House.
Source: Discharge
2 October 1980
Committee
Committee on Foreign Affairs discharged in House.
Source: Committee
8 October 1980
Introduced
Referred to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
Source: IntroReferral

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/409
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