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Bill114th CongressFiled May 12, 2016International Affairs
H.Res. 728

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

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Sep 12, 2016)

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.

What just happenedSep 12, 2016

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Lowenthal, Alan S. [D-CA-47](D-CA)Sponsor
21 cosponsors16 D5 R
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  1. Sep 12, 2016FloorH38310

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

  2. Sep 12, 2016FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270)

  3. Sep 12, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5270)

  4. Sep 12, 2016FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 728.

  5. Sep 12, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)

  6. Sep 12, 2016FloorH30300

    Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  7. Jul 14, 2016Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  8. Jul 14, 2016Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  9. Jul 6, 2016Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  10. Jul 6, 2016Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  11. Jun 16, 2016Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

    Indo-Pacific Subcommittee
  12. May 12, 2016IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Foreign Affairs Committee
  13. May 12, 2016IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. May 12, 2016IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedSep 12, 201636

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.

Introduced in HouseMay 12, 2016

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. — Informed