US HR484 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on July 27 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-09-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 27 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-09-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expressing concern for the well-being of Liu Xia, and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xia from illegal detention, cease surveillance, and allow her freedom of movement. Recognizes Liu Xia for her role in supporting human rights in the People's Republic of China and expresses concern for her well-being under house detention. Urges: (1) Chinese authorities to allow Liu Xia freedom of movement, including freedom to leave China and to establish a place of residence of her choosing; and (2) the United States to continuously advocate for Liu Xia's release when meeting with Chinese authorities.
Title
Expressing concern for the well-being of Liu Xia, and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xia from illegal detention, cease surveillance, and allow her freedom of movement.
Sponsors
Rep. Sander Levin [D-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-09-05 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. |
2017-09-05 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. |
2017-07-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2017-07-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Asia
China
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International affairs
Protest and dissent
China
Detention of persons
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Human rights
International affairs
Protest and dissent
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/484/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres484/BILLS-115hres484ih.pdf |