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HRES 354 101th Congress House International Affairs American economic assistance American military assistance Government Operations and Politics Human rights Insurgency Liberia Military advisers Refugees

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding United States military assistance for the Republic of Liberia and human rights abuses in Liberia.

Introduced: March 7, 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
Apr 24, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 24, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 76).
Apr 24, 1990
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 0 (Roll no. 76).
Apr 24, 1990
Considered as unfinished business.
Apr 24, 1990
Yeas and Nays were ordered. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed.
Apr 24, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Apr 24, 1990
The chair announced that a second on the motion to suspend the rules is not required.
Apr 24, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Apr 24, 1990
Mr. Yatron moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Mar 29, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 29, 1990
Ordered to be Reported.
Mar 29, 1990
Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science Discharged.
Mar 29, 1990
Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations Discharged.
Mar 29, 1990
Subcommittee on Africa Discharged.
Mar 19, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Arms Control, International Security and Science.
Mar 19, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Mar 19, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Mar 7, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 7, 1990
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Apr 24, 1990 House · vote #76 SUSPEND THE RULES AND AGREE Passed 417–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Condemns the recent violence against unarmed civilians in Nimba County, Liberia. Calls upon all parties to the conflict to comply with provisions of the Geneva Convention which establish the right of noncombatants to humane treatment.

Urges the President to: (1) convey to the Government of Liberia U.S. concerns about human rights abuses in Liberia since 1980; (2) urge such Government to quickly resolve the conflict in a manner which permits Liberian refugees to return to their homes; (3) support efforts to meet humanitarian needs of such refugees in neighboring countries; (4) bar U.S. military advisors from accompanying Liberian troops in fighting the insurgency in Nimba County; and (5) consider recent events in such County in making the assessment related to human rights required under the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1990.

Sets forth conditions for resumption of military assistance to Liberia in the event that the suspension of foreign assistance is no longer required under provisions restricting assistance to countries in default on foreign assistance loans.

Calls on the Liberian Government to honor its commitment to hold scheduled elections in 1991 and to ensure a free and fair election process.

What's happening now April 24, 1990

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 3 Republican 1