HCONRES 80
101th Congress
House
International Affairs
Abortion
China
Family planning and birth control
Human rights
Population growth
Population policy
Sterilization (Birth control)
Tibet
Concerning United States policy toward the one-child-per-family program and forced abortion policies of the People's Republic of China.
Introduced: March 22, 1989
Introduced by:
Smith, Christopher H.
Republican
· New Jersey
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Apr 3, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Mar 22, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 22, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Condemns human rights violations by the Government of the People's Republic of China, including: (1) the one-child-per-family policy which relies upon coercion and forced abortions; (2) the use of a "birth quota" system; and (3) the use of forced abortions and involuntary sterilizations of Tibetans.
Affirms internationally recognized basic human rights with respect to abortion.
Asks that the President and Department of State call upon such Government to cease policies that violate human rights.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.