US HR1013 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-01-20 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 13 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-01-20 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]
Summary
Condemns the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses perpetrated by forces under the command of the National Council for Democracy and Development (CNDD) in Guinea and demands that these perpetrators be brought to justice. Expresses concern about the further deterioration of security and rule of law in Guinea. Calls on China to cease its material support for the CNDD. Urges all member states of the United Nations to join the United States, the European Union (EU), the African Union (AU), and the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) to impose sanctions against the regime until constitutional order and rule of law has been restored in Guinea. Supports ECOWAS and AU efforts to resolve the political crisis in Guinea. Expresses solidarity with the people of Guinea and regret for the victims of the September 28, 2009, crackdown.
Title
Condemning the violent suppression of legitimate political dissent and gross human rights abuses in the Republic of Guinea.
Sponsors
Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA] | Rep. Joseph Crowley [D-NY] | Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY] | Rep. Donald Payne [D-NJ] |
Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen [R-FL] | Rep. Christopher Smith [R-NJ] | Rep. Frank Wolf [R-VA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-01-20 | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
2010-01-20 | On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H241-242) | |
2010-01-20 | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1013. | |
2010-01-20 | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H241-243) | |
2010-01-20 | Ms. Lee (CA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. | |
2010-01-13 | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
Subjects
Africa
Asia
China
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Foreign aid and international relief
Guinea
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency
Sanctions
Sex offenses
U.S. and foreign investments
Violent crime