Expressing concern about continuing serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Kazakhstan, including substantial noncompliance with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on human rights and democratization, and for other purposes.

Summary

Expresses concern about the efforts by Kazakhstan's President Nazarbaev to remain in power indefinitely and his willingness to manipulate constitutions, elections, and legislative and judicial systems to do so. Urges: (1) the President of the United States and other U.S. officials to make a stronger effort to raise with President Nazarbaev concern about serious human rights violations; and (2) President Nazarbaev to bring Kazakhstan into compliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law by ensuring free and fair elections and allowing all citizens to participate equally in the political process, without intimidation or fear of reprisal. Calls on the Government of Kazakstan to make possible the return of exiled political leaders, most notably former Prime Minister Kazhegelden, as well as other activists and journalists. Expresses support for independent organizations which are qualified to review the Constitution of Kazakhstan and recommend amendments which would protect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law. Calls on President Nazarbaev to establish conditions for independent and opposition media to function without constraint, limitation, or fear of harassment. Urges the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Incorporated, to expand broadcasting into Kazakhstan.

This text is taken from the official record. PoliticalRepo does not editorialize.

Timeline

1. 21 June 2002

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 21 June 2002

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1129-1130)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 June 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 21 June 2002

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

Versions

• Introduced in House · 21 June 2002 · Download file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 June 2002

  ViewDownloadOpen at official source

• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 21 June 2002

  ViewDownloadOpen at official source

  Leesvertaling

  Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

  Vertaal naarNL · DutchDE · GermanFR · FrenchES · SpanishIT · ItalianPL · PolishPT · PortugueseSV · SwedishDA · DanishFI · FinnishEL · GreekCS · CzechHU · HungarianRO · RomanianBG · BulgarianHR · CroatianSK · SlovakSL · SlovenianLT · LithuanianLV · LatvianET · EstonianGA · IrishMT · Maltese

  Vertaal document

  Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 21 June 2002

  Open at official source

  Leesvertaling

  Vertaal dit document naar jouw taal. PoliticalRepo bewaart geen aparte kopie per EU-taal.

  Vertaal naarNL · DutchDE · GermanFR · FrenchES · SpanishIT · ItalianPL · PolishPT · PortugueseSV · SwedishDA · DanishFI · FinnishEL · GreekCS · CzechHU · HungarianRO · RomanianBG · BulgarianHR · CroatianSK · SlovakSL · SlovenianLT · LithuanianLV · LatvianET · EstonianGA · IrishMT · Maltese

  Vertaal document

  Documentvertaling op verzoek met downloadbare PDF (logo + link naar de officiële bron). Het bronbestand blijft leidend.

Sponsors

• Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

Related records

No cross-record relationships stored yet.