S.Res. 271 — A resolution regarding the human rights situation in the People's Republic of China.

Summary

Expresses: (1) the Senate's support for the Administration's decision to introduce a resolution at the 56th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, calling upon the People's Republic of China to end its human rights abuses; and (2) the sense of the Senate that the United States should make every effort necessary to pass such a resolution.

Full Text

Legislative Actions

2000-03-09
Introduced in Senate
2000-03-09
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1426-1427)
2000-03-09
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1426)
2000-04-13
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
2000-04-20
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms under the authority of the order of 04/13/2000 without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2000-04-20
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported to Senate by Senator Helms under the authority of the order of 04/13/2000 without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.
2000-04-20
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.
2000-04-26
Star Print ordered on the reported resolution.

A resolution regarding the human rights situation in the People's Republic of China.

Sponsors

Subjects

Summary

Full Text

Legislative Actions

Ask about this bill