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H.Res. 530 (108th)

Urging the appropriate representative of the United States to the 60th Session of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights to introduce a resolution calling upon the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its human rights violations in China.

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Introduced

24 February 2004

Last action

3 March 2004 · Floor

Status

The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Christopher Smith, Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN, DANA ROHRABACHER, Rep. Pence, Mike [R-IN-6], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Brad Sherman, Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-40], Rep. Pitts, Joseph R. [R-PA-16], Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-6], Rep. Davis, Jo Ann [R-VA-1], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-26], Rep. Harris, Katherine [R-FL-13], PETER KING, Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Grace Napolitano, Rep. Rothman, Steven R. [D-NJ-9], MICHAEL CAPUANO, Marcy Kaptur, Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], STEVE CHABOT, Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Ferguson, Mike [R-NJ-7], JOHN SHIMKUS, Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6], Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL], Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC], Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Trent Franks, Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], James McGovern, Rep. McKeon, Howard P. "Buck" [R-CA-25], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. McCarthy, Karen [D-MO-5], Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Akin, W. Todd [R-MO-2], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], WM. CLAY, Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], NITA LOWEY, ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. McCotter, Thaddeus G. [R-MI-11]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United State should continue to insist that the People's Republic of China adhere to fundamental human rights principles and allow its citizens full enjoyment of those rights. Declares that Congress urges the People's Republic of China to: (1) stop the persecution of all religious practitioners and safeguard fundamental human rights; (2) stop the forced return of North Korean refugees; (3) end its one-child per family policy and ensure that no government officials subject women to forced abortions or sterilizations; (4) hold an open investigation into the 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy demonstrators in Tiananmen Square, release all prisoners held in connection with that event, and pay compensation to the families who lost their loved ones; (5) release from detention all prisoners of conscience, persons held because of their religious activities, and persons of humanitarian concern, including named individuals; (6) release the 11th Panchen Lama; (7) adhere to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, the United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Forms of Cruel, Inhuman, or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, and the 1951 Convention Relating to Refugees and its 1967 Protocol; and (8) allow visits to China by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, the United Nations Special Rapporteurs on Religious Intolerance and Torture, the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention, and the International Committee of the Red Cross.

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Timeline

  1. 24 February 2004

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 February 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 February 2004

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 25 February 2004

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 2 March 2004

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  6. 2 March 2004

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 530.

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 March 2004

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H716-724)

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 March 2004

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 3 March 2004

    Passed

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  10. 3 March 2004

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 3 March 2004

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 34). (text: CR 3/2/2004 H716-717)

    Source: Floor

  12. 3 March 2004

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 2 (Roll no. 34).(text: CR 3/2/2004 H716-717)

    Source: Floor

  13. 3 March 2004

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H787)

    Source: Floor

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