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H.Res. 251 (106th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with regard to the escalating violence in East Timor.

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Introduced

15 July 1999

Last action

27 September 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Horn, Stephen [R-CA-38], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Minge, David [D-MN-2], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. Maloney, James H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Pombo, Richard W. [R-CA-11], Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Kuykendall, Steven T. [R-CA-36], Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Cook, Merrill [R-UT-2], Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Weiner, Anthony D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Clement, Bob [D-TN-5]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

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Summary

Expresses support for the May 5, 1999, agreement between the Republic of Indonesia and the Portuguese Republic on the question of the independence of East Timor. Expresses concern about the escalating violence in East Timor. Urges the Indonesian Government to guarantee the protection of United Nations (UN) staff members assisting in the preparation of the referendum and demands that the Indonesian Government ensure that the vote is carried out in a secure atmosphere by: (1) ceasing Indonesian military and police support for paramilitary forces; (2) disarming paramilitary units in fulfillment of its responsibilities under the terms of the May 5 agreement; (3) opening access to East Timor to independent international monitors, observers, and relief workers; and (4) allowing the return of exiled East Timorese and securing their safety. Endorses the purpose of the UN Assistance Mission in East Timor to carry out a free and fair vote. Encourages the Administration to support UN action to secure UN personnel and to better supervise the vote.

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Timeline

  1. 15 July 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 July 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 27 September 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Source: Committee

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