US Congress House Resolution 728 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-5)
Status: Introduced on May 12 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-09-12 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Supporting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Cambodia. Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia. Condemns political violence in Cambodia and urges cessation of human rights violations. Calls on the government of Cambodia to respect freedom of the press and the rights of its citizens to freely assemble and protest against the government. Supports electoral reform efforts in Cambodia and free and fair elections in 2018. Urges Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party to: (1) end harassment of Cambodia's opposition, (2) drop politically motivated charges against opposition lawmakers and allow them to return and freely participate in the political process, and (3) foster a democratic environment.

Supporting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

Rep. Alan Lowenthal [D-CA]	Rep. Matt Salmon [R-AZ]	Rep. Edward Royce [R-CA]	Rep. Steve Chabot [R-OH]
Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]	Rep. Niki Tsongas [D-MA]	Rep. Brad Sherman [D-CA]	Rep. William Keating [D-MA]
Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA]	Rep. Madeleine Bordallo [D-GU]	Rep. Mark Meadows [R-NC]	Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA]
Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI]	Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA]	Rep. Seth Moulton [D-MA]	Rep. Peter DeFazio [D-OR]
Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]	Rep. Dana Rohrabacher [R-CA]	Rep. Gerald Connolly [D-VA]	Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee [D-TX]
Rep. Janice Hahn [D-CA]	Rep. Denny Heck [D-WA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2016-09-12	House	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2016-09-12	House	On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270)
2016-09-12	House	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 728.
2016-09-12	House	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)
2016-09-12	House	Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
2016-07-14	House	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2016-07-14	House	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2016-07-06	House	Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
2016-07-06	House	Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2016-06-16	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
2016-05-12	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2016-05-12	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/728/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres728/BILLS-114hres728ih.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres728/BILLS-114hres728eh.pdf