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H.Res. 144 (101st)

Condemning the use of excessive and lethal force by Soviet troops against demonstrators in Soviet Georgia, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

2 May 1989

Last action

18 June 1990 · Committee

Status

Executive Comment Received from State.

Sponsors

Rep. McEwen, Bob [R-OH-6], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Lent, Norman F. [R-NY-4], Rep. Douglas, Chuck [R-NH-2], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. Broomfield, William S. [R-MI-18], Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5], Rep. Miller, Clarence E. [R-OH-10], Rep. Hancock, Mel [R-MO-7], Rep. Hiler, John Patrick [R-IN-3], Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11], Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-3], Rep. Houghton, Amo [R-NY-31], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK], Rep. Lukens, Donald E. [R-OH-8], Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH], Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. McGrath, Raymond J. [R-NY-5], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Gradison, Willis D., Jr. [R-OH-2], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Gingrich, Newt [R-GA-6], Rep. Solomon, Gerald B. H. [R-NY-22], Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-24], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Henry, Paul B. [R-MI-5], Rep. Coughlin, Lawrence [R-PA-13], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Bentley, Helen Delich [R-MD-2], Rep. Ritter, Don [R-PA-15], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Bliley, Tom [R-VA-7], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Lipinski, William O. [D-IL-3], Rep. Buechner, Jack [R-MO-2], Rep. Patterson, Elizabeth [D-SC-4]

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7 February 2024

Summary

Condemns the use of excessive and lethal force by Soviet troops in responding to the demonstrations of April 9, 1989, in Tbilisi, Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic. Urges the Soviet Union to investigate allegations of the use of toxic chemical agents against the demonstrators in Tbilisi and, if true, to take steps to prevent the reoccurrence of such use. Supports the demands of the people of Georgia for human rights and fundamental freedoms.

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Timeline

  1. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 May 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 May 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

  5. 22 May 1989

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from State.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 June 1990

    Committee

    Executive Comment Received from State.

    Source: Committee

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