Declares that the Congress protests the continued human rights repression in the Soviet Union, especially the new emigration regulations, despite compliance with its international human rights obligations while continuing to violate the Helsinki Final Act and other international human rights agreements. Declares that such violations, especially Soviet refusal to permit emigration, affect U.S.-Soviet relations.
Calls upon the Soviet authorities to release specified individuals who wish to emigrate. Declares that the Congress dedicates itself to support, as a priority in the 100th Congress, the restoration of human rights to all Soviet citizens, especially the right of all Soviet Jews and others who have requested exit permits to emigrate.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Executive Comment Requested from State.
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