A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the leaders of the Soviet Union should permit the emigration of Jews and other individuals wishing to emigrate from the Soviet Union, should remove restrictions in the Soviet Union on the practice of religion and the observation of cultural traditions, should remove restrictions surrounding individuals who undertake scientific and intellectual endeavors, and should stop the official harassment of individuals who wish to emigrate, practice their religion, or observe their cultural traditions.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Soviet leaders should: (1) permit the emigration of Jews and others who wish to emigrate from the Soviet Union; (2) remove restrictions on the practice of religion, the observation of cultural traditions, and the pursuit of scientific and intellectual endeavors; and (3) stop the harassment of individuals who wish to emigrate, practice their religion, observe their cultural traditions, or engage in intellectual pursuits.

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Timeline

1. 11 February 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 February 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 February 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 24 February 1987

   Referred

   Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

   Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 11 February 1987

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Sponsors

• Rep. Dornan, Robert K. [R-CA-46] · R · Sponsor
• · hsfa00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1988 and 1989