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H.Res. 261 (101st)

Expressing the grave concern of the House of Representatives regarding the violations of human rights in the Republic of Korea.

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Introduced

10 October 1989

Last action

25 October 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.

Sponsors

Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Gunderson, Steve [R-WI-3], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Bruce, Terry L. [D-IL-19], Rep. Levin, Sander M. [D-MI-12], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Scheuer, James H. [D-NY-8], Rep. Nagle, Dave R, [D-IA-3], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], Rep. Boucher, Rick [D-VA-9], Rep. Pease, Donald J. [D-OH-13], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6]

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Summary

Expresses concern over the repeated human rights violations by the Government of the Republic of Korea. Requests the President and the Secretary of State to: (1) continue to monitor closely human rights conditions in South Korea; and (2) call upon such Government to respect the human rights of its citizens, resume its course toward democracy, release all persons being held for their nonviolent political activities or expression of beliefs, and permit opposition parties to operate freely and without harassment.

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Timeline

  1. 10 October 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 October 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 October 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 October 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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