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H.Res. 445 (115th)

Honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People's Republic of China.

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Introduced

13 July 2017

Last action

5 September 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

Sponsors

Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11], Rep. Ros-Lehtinen, Ileana [R-FL-27], Rep. Hultgren, Randy [R-IL-14], Thomas Garrett, Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Franks, Trent [R-AZ-8], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Paul Cook, Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3], Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47], Rep. Walz, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13], Rep. Roskam, Peter J. [R-IL-6], Rep. DeSantis, Ron [R-FL-6], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Hice, Jody B. [R-GA-10], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Clark, Katherine M. [D-MA-5], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Zeldin, Lee M. [R-NY-1], Rep. MacArthur, Thomas [R-NJ-3], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]

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7 April 2025

Summary

Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Liu Xiaobo. Calls for the Chinese government to release his wife and allow her to settle in a place or country of her own choosing.

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Timeline

  1. 13 July 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 13 July 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 13 July 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 July 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Source: Committee

  5. 27 July 2017

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 July 2017

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 5 September 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Source: Committee

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