US SR223 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 3-1)
Status: Introduced on July 19 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-07-19 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4084)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 19 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-07-19 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4084)
Pending: Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People's Republic of China. Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Liu Xiaobo. Calls for the Chinese government to release his wife and allow her to settle in a place or country of her own choosing.
Title
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People's Republic of China.
Sponsors
| Sen. Ted Cruz [R-TX] | Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO] | Sen. Marco Rubio [R-FL] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-19 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4084) |
Same As/Similar To
HR445 (Related) 2017-09-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Subjects
Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Human rights
International affairs
Protest and dissent
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Human rights
International affairs
Protest and dissent
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/223/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres223/BILLS-115sres223is.pdf |
