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HCONRES 135 104th Congress House International Affairs Africa (Sub-Saharan) American economic assistance American military assistance Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Crime and Law Enforcement Democracy Dissenters Freedom of association Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Government Operations and Politics Human rights International law Kenya Law Political persecution Political prisoners Prison administration Prison violence

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives concerning the political and human rights situation in the Republic of Kenya.

Introduced: January 25, 1996 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 1, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Jan 25, 1996
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jan 25, 1996
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Government of Kenya should: (1) uphold the rights of assembly, association, conscience, and expression which are guaranteed in the Kenyan Constitution; (2) adhere to its international legal obligations; (3) end all intimidation and harassment of those critical of government policies and those working for democracy in Kenya; (4) either charge and try or release all prisoners and cease all physical abuse or mistreatment of prisoners; (5) release Koigi Wa Wamwere and permit him to exercise his rights of free expression, association, and political participation in a multiparty democracy; and (6) restore the independence of the Judiciary.

Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should consider reducing, and possibly suspending, military and economic assistance to Kenya unless the Kenyan Government makes substantial progress in addressing such concerns.

What's happening now February 1, 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2