A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the detention of Tibetan political prisoners by the Government of the People's Republic of China.

Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Government of the People's Republic of China is in violation of international human rights standards by detaining and mistreating Tibetans who engage in peaceful activities to protest China's occupation of Tibet or promote the preservation of a distinct Tibetan identity; (2) sustained international pressure on the Government of the People's Republic of China is essential to improve the human rights situation in Tibet and secure the release of Tibetan political prisoners; (3) the Government of the United States should raise the cases of Tenzin Delek and other Tibetan political prisoners in every meeting with officials from the People's Republic of China, and work with other governments concerned about human rights in Tibet and China to encourage the release of Tibetan political prisoners and promote systemic improvement of human rights in Tibet and China; and (4) the Government of the People's Republic of China should release all Tibetan political prisoners, including Tenzin Delek.

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Timeline

1. 19 May 2004

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5808)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 19 May 2004

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5808-5809)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 19 May 2004

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfr00 · Standing

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