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United States · Resolution · HCONRES

H.Con.Res. 79 (101st)

In support of human rights and democracy in Hong Kong.

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Introduced

20 March 1989

Last action

25 April 1989 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Requested from State.

Sponsors

Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-38], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-24], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], JOHN LEWIS, Rep. Saiki, Patricia [R-HI-1], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Neal, Stephen L. [D-NC-5], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-4], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-26], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Crane, Philip M. [R-IL-12], Rep. Dannemeyer, William E. [R-CA-39], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-9], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-5], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Rep. Andrews, Michael [D-TX-25], Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Wolpe, Howard E. [D-MI-3], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5]

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Summary

Urges the British Government to ensure direct elections in 1991 and 1994 to the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. Calls upon the President to communicate to the People's Republic of China and the British Government the importance the United States attaches to the democratic and human rights of Hong Kong's citizens and the retention of Hong Kong's capitalist system.

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Timeline

  1. 20 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 20 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 20 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 3 April 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 25 April 1989

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

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