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Public Law102th CongressInternational Affairs
S.J.Res. 310Became Law

A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1992, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (Jul 27, 1992)

Designates August 1, 1992, the 17th anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the Helsinki accords), as Helsinki Human Rights Day.

Calls upon the President to: (1) issue a proclamation reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act, urging all signatory states to abide by their obligations under the Helsinki accords; (2) continue his efforts to achieve full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki accords by raising the issue of noncompliance on the part of any signatory State which may be in violation; (3) convey to all signatories that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms continues to be a vital element of further progress in the ongoing Helsinki process; and (4) in view of the considerable progress made to date, develop new proposals to advance the human rights objectives of the Helsinki process, and in so doing address the major problems that remain.

What just happenedAug 4, 1992

Became Public Law No: 102-333.

Who’s behind it

Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ](D-AZ)Sponsor
58 cosponsors37 D21 R
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  1. Aug 4, 1992PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 102-333.

  2. Aug 4, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 102-333.

  3. Aug 4, 1992PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 4, 1992BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 29, 1992FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 29, 1992President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 28, 1992Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate.

  8. Jul 27, 1992FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Jul 27, 1992FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Jul 27, 1992Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

  11. Jul 27, 1992FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  12. Jul 27, 1992FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules.

  13. Jul 27, 1992FloorH30300

    Mr. Fascell moved to suspend the rules and pass the resolution.

  14. Jul 22, 1992CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  15. Jul 22, 1992CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  16. Jun 30, 1992CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Europe and the Middle East Subcommittee
  17. Jun 30, 1992CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.

    Europe and the Middle East Subcommittee
  18. Jun 25, 1992CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.

    Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee
  19. Jun 25, 1992CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.

    Europe and the Middle East Subcommittee
  20. Jun 19, 1992CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Census and Population.

    Census and Population Subcommittee
  21. Jun 17, 1992IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.

    Post Office and Civil Service Committee
  22. Jun 17, 1992IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  23. Jun 17, 1992Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  24. Jun 17, 1992FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  25. Jun 16, 1992Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  26. Jun 16, 1992Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.

  27. Jun 16, 1992Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  28. Jun 16, 1992Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  29. May 21, 1992IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  30. May 21, 1992IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed House without amendmentJul 27, 199281

Designates August 1, 1992, the 17th anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the Helsinki accords), as Helsinki Human Rights Day.

Calls upon the President to: (1) issue a proclamation reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act, urging all signatory states to abide by their obligations under the Helsinki accords; (2) continue his efforts to achieve full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki accords by raising the issue of noncompliance on the part of any signatory State which may be in violation; (3) convey to all signatories that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms continues to be a vital element of further progress in the ongoing Helsinki process; and (4) in view of the considerable progress made to date, develop new proposals to advance the human rights objectives of the Helsinki process, and in so doing address the major problems that remain.

Introduced in SenateMay 21, 199200

Designates August 1, 1992, the 17th anniversary of the signing of the Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe (the Helsinki accords), as Helsinki Human Rights Day.

Calls upon the President to: (1) issue a proclamation reasserting the U.S. commitment to full implementation of the Act, urging all signatory states to abide by their obligations under the Helsinki accords; (2) continue his efforts to achieve full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki accords by raising the issue of noncompliance on the part of any signatory State which may be in violation; (3) convey to all signatories that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms continues to be a vital element of further progress in the ongoing Helsinki process; and (4) in view of the considerable progress made to date, develop new proposals to advance the human rights objectives of the Helsinki process, and in so doing address the major problems that remain.