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Bill116th CongressFiled Mar 6, 2019International Affairs
S.Res. 96

A resolution commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. executive.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (May 7, 2019)

This resolution commends Canada for upholding the rule of law and complying with its obligations under its extradition treaty with the United States, in connection with Canada's arrest Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. It also expresses the Senate's concern over China's arbitrary and abusive treatment of Canadian nationals in response to Meng's detention, and calls for the immediate release of those individuals. (The United States requested the arrest of Meng, who stands accused of various crimes under U.S. law.)

What just happenedMay 7, 2019

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID](R-ID)Sponsor
10 cosponsors2 D8 R
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  1. May 7, 2019Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)

  2. May 7, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)

  3. Apr 4, 2019Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.

  4. Apr 4, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Apr 4, 2019Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Apr 3, 2019Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Mar 6, 2019IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  8. Mar 6, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateMay 7, 201955

This resolution commends Canada for upholding the rule of law and complying with its obligations under its extradition treaty with the United States, in connection with Canada's arrest Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. It also expresses the Senate's concern over China's arbitrary and abusive treatment of Canadian nationals in response to Meng's detention, and calls for the immediate release of those individuals. (The United States requested the arrest of Meng, who stands accused of various crimes under U.S. law.)

Reported to SenateApr 4, 201925

This resolution commends Canada for upholding the rule of law and complying with its obligations under its extradition treaty with the United States, in connection with Canada's arrest Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. It also expresses the Senate's concern over China's arbitrary and abusive treatment of Canadian nationals in response to Meng's detention, and calls for the immediate release of those individuals. (The United States requested the arrest of Meng, who stands accused of various crimes under U.S. law.)

Introduced in SenateMar 6, 2019

This resolution commends Canada for upholding the rule of law and complying with its obligations under its extradition treaty with the United States, in connection with Canada's arrest Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. It also expresses the Senate's concern over China's arbitrary and abusive treatment of Canadian nationals in response to Meng's detention, and calls for the immediate release of those individuals. (The United States requested the arrest of Meng, who stands accused of various crimes under U.S. law.)

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