HR 2002
101th Congress
House
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Arms sales
China
Congressional oversight
Export controls
Foreign correspondents
Human rights
Licenses
Tibet
To restrict exports to the People's Republic of China of defense articles for use in Tibet.
Introduced: April 17, 1989
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5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 28, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
Apr 28, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Apr 28, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Apr 17, 1989
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Plain-English summary
Prohibits the issuance of a license for the export to China of any defense article on the U.S. Munitions List, including helicopters and parts, unless the President certifies to the Congress that China is not using any such articles to violate the human rights of Tibetans and foreign press and human rights organizations.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.