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A resolution condemning the systematic violation of international recognized human rights by the Government of Romania.

Introduced: July 28, 1988 See on congress.gov
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To President
Became law
Oct 6, 1988
Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 6, 1988
Passed/agreed to in House: Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Oct 6, 1988
Called up by House Under Suspension of Rules.
Oct 4, 1988
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Oct 4, 1988
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 10, 1988
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Aug 8, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Aug 8, 1988
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Jul 28, 1988
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jul 28, 1988
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the Romanian Government's systematic violation of human rights. Protests the planned program of destruction of traditional settlements in violation of human rights, minority cultural rights, and property rights. Urges institutional reforms by the Romanian Government to comply with international agreements, including the Helsinki Final Act of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Urges continued presidential and Secretary of State action to bring about reforms. Urges the President not to consider providing any special benefit for Romania until a thorough human rights reform is instituted, including substantial actual improvement in the right of emigration, the rights of national minorities, and freedom of religion.

What's happening now October 6, 1988

Resolution Agreed to in House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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