United States · Resolution · HRES
H.Res. 57 (106th)
Expressing concern over interference with freedom of the press and the independence of judicial and electoral institutions in Peru.
Introduced
11 February 1999
Last action
4 October 1999 · Floor
Status
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Sponsors
Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
7 April 2025
Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the erosion of the independence of judicial and electoral branches of the Government of Peru and the blatant intimidation of journalists in Peru are matters for concern by the United States; and (2) the United States should seek an independent investigation and report on threats to press freedom and judicial independence in Peru by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights of the Organization of American States.
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Timeline
11 February 1999
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 1999
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E221)
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 February 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
23 March 1999
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
Source: Committee
30 June 1999
Committee
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Source: Committee
30 June 1999
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
30 June 1999
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
1 July 1999
Passed
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
1 July 1999
Committee
Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights Discharged.
Source: Committee
4 October 1999
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
4 October 1999
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
4 October 1999
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
4 October 1999
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
4 October 1999
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 57.
Source: Floor
4 October 1999
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9261-9263)
Source: Floor
4 October 1999
Floor
Mr. Bereuter moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Source: Floor
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Engrossed in House · 4 October 1999 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 11 February 1999 · Download file
Documents
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Engrossed in House (text)
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 4 October 1999
Engrossed in House (PDF)
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 4 October 1999
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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 11 February 1999
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Sponsors
- Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Gejdenson, Sam [D-CT-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/106th-congress/house-resolution/57
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/106/hres/57
- us · 106-hres-57 · source updated 7 April 2025