Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 29, 2017International Affairs
S.Con.Res. 21
A concurrent resolution urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo, together with his wife Liu Xia, to allow them to freely meet with friends, family, and counsel and seek medical treatment wherever they desire.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 29, 2017)
Recognizes Liu Xiaobo for his decades of peaceful struggle for basic human rights and democracy in the People's Republic of China.
Urges the Chinese government to unconditionally release Liu Xiaobo and his wife, Liu Xia, and the President to seek their humanitarian transfer from China so that Liu Xiaobo can seek medical treatment in the United States or elsewhere overseas.
What just happenedJun 29, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3866)
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- Introduced in SenateJun 29, 2017
- Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3866)
Foreign Relations Committee - Jun 29, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate