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Bill113th CongressFiled May 27, 2014International Affairs
H.Res. 599

Urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to respect the freedom of assembly, expression, and religion and all fundamental human rights and the rule of law for all its citizens and to stop censoring discussion of the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstrations and their violent suppression.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (May 28, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges the government of China to stop censoring information about the June 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned as a result of their participation in the Tiananmen Square democracy protests.

Supports all peaceful advocates for human rights and the rule of law in China for their efforts to advance democratic reforms and human rights during the past.

Condemns the government of China's ongoing human rights abuses.

Calls on the Broadcasting Board of Governors to take appropriate steps to circumvent Chinese Internet censorship and to provide information to the people of China about the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Calls on the United States to: (1) make human rights, including religious freedom, a priority in bilateral discussions with China; and (2) instruct the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices.

Calls on China to: (1) end the harassment, detention, and torture of Chinese citizens expressing their freedom of religion, expression, and association, including on the Internet; (2) release all remaining prisoners who continue to be detained because of their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy demonstrations; (3) allow protest participants who are living in exile to return to China without risk of retribution; and (4) end Internet, media, and academic censorship of discussions of the Tiananmen protests and related events.

Calls on the Administration and Congress to continue to mark the events of Tiananmen Square.

Finds that U.S. relations with China are more likely to further improve once China respects the individual human rights of all its people.

What just happenedMay 28, 2014

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H4851-4852)

Who’s behind it

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4](R-NJ)Sponsor
11 cosponsors5 D6 R
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  1. May 28, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 241). (text: CR H4851-4852)

  2. May 28, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 379 - 1 (Roll no. 241).(text: CR H4851-4852)

  3. May 28, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4866-4867)

  4. May 28, 2014FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  5. May 28, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 599.

  6. May 28, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4851-4856)

  7. May 28, 2014FloorH30300

    Ms. Ros-Lehtinen moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.

  8. May 27, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. May 27, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  10. May 27, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMay 28, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Urges the government of China to stop censoring information about the June 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned as a result of their participation in the Tiananmen Square democracy protests.

Supports all peaceful advocates for human rights and the rule of law in China for their efforts to advance democratic reforms and human rights during the past.

Condemns the government of China's ongoing human rights abuses.

Calls on the Broadcasting Board of Governors to take appropriate steps to circumvent Chinese Internet censorship and to provide information to the people of China about the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Calls on the United States to: (1) make human rights, including religious freedom, a priority in bilateral discussions with China; and (2) instruct the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices.

Calls on China to: (1) end the harassment, detention, and torture of Chinese citizens expressing their freedom of religion, expression, and association, including on the Internet; (2) release all remaining prisoners who continue to be detained because of their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy demonstrations; (3) allow protest participants who are living in exile to return to China without risk of retribution; and (4) end Internet, media, and academic censorship of discussions of the Tiananmen protests and related events.

Calls on the Administration and Congress to continue to mark the events of Tiananmen Square.

Finds that U.S. relations with China are more likely to further improve once China respects the individual human rights of all its people.

Introduced in HouseMay 27, 2014

Urges the government of China to stop censoring information about the June 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre.

Expresses sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned as a result of their participation in the Tiananmen Square democracy protests.

Supports all peaceful advocates for human rights and the rule of law in China for their efforts to advance democratic reforms and human rights during the past.

Condemns the government of China's ongoing human rights abuses.

Calls on the Broadcasting Board of Governors to take appropriate steps to circumvent Chinese Internet censorship and to provide information to the people of China about the Tiananmen Square Massacre.

Calls on the United States to: (1) make human rights, including religious freedom, a priority in bilateral discussions with China; and (2) instruct the U.S. representative at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to introduce a resolution calling for an examination of China's human rights practices.

Calls on China to: (1) end the harassment, detention, and torture of Chinese citizens expressing their freedom of religion, expression, and association, including on the Internet; (2) release all remaining prisoners who continue to be detained because of their participation in the 1989 pro-democracy demonstrations; (3) allow protest participants who are living in exile to return to China without risk of retribution; and (4) end Internet, media, and academic censorship of discussions of the Tiananmen protests and related events.

Calls on the Administration and Congress to continue to mark the events of Tiananmen Square.

Finds that U.S. relations with China are more likely to further improve once China respects the individual human rights of all its people.

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