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HCONRES 323 101th Congress House International Affairs Democracy Human rights Nepal Political parties Prisoners Public demonstrations Religious liberty

Concerning human rights and democracy in Nepal.

Introduced: May 8, 1990 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 19 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 13, 1990
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Jun 12, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 12, 1990
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 12, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Jun 12, 1990
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
Jun 12, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jun 12, 1990
Mr. Broomfield demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Jun 12, 1990
Mr. Solarz moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
May 17, 1990
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
May 17, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 1990
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 16, 1990
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
May 15, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
May 8, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 8, 1990
Introduced in House
May 8, 1990
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs Prior to Referral (May 8, 90).
May 8, 1990
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs Prior to Referral; Forwarded to Full Committee (May 8,90).
May 8, 1990
Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations Prior to Referral (May 8, 90).
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Applauds the efforts of the people of Nepal to bring about political reform and democratization in their country through peaceful means.

Expresses: (1) sympathy to the families of those Nepali citizens who lost their lives during prodemocracy protests; and (2) support for the efforts of Prime Minister Bhattarai to guide the transition toward multiparty democracy in Nepal.

Welcomes: (1) statements by Nepali leaders calling for investigations of the killings and other mistreatment of demonstrators, and for compensation for victims; (2) the decision of the King of Nepal to legalize political parties and endorse a process of political reform; and (3) the statement of the Nepali Government that it will release all persons imprisoned for the exercise of their religious beliefs.

Urges: (1) all individuals and groups in Nepal to work peacefully toward the establishment of a political system that guarantees internationally recognized human rights, including the rights of freedom of expression, association, and assembly, and the right of the Nepali people to choose their leaders by free and fair elections; and (2) the Nepali Government to ensure that no Nepalese citizen is punished for exercising religious rights guaranteed by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

What's happening now June 13, 1990

Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 1
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