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Congratulating the people of the Republic of Liberia for holding multiparty elections.

Introduced: July 30, 1997 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 21, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.
Jul 30, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jul 30, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Congratulates the people of Liberia for holding multiparty presidential, legislative, and senatorial elections by proportional representation.

Encourages the United States to provide technical and financial assistance when the country has shown improvements in creating stability for its people.

Urges the international community to continue to assist Liberia to disarm and demobilize and help with the repatriation of refugees.

Calls on: (1) all faction and opposition leaders to respect the outcome of the elections and make a vow to peace and stability of Liberia; and (2) the newly elected President to respect the rule of law and human rights.

What's happening now August 21, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa.

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