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Human Rights in India Act

Introduced: June 5, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 3, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Jun 5, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Jun 5, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1145)
Jun 5, 1997
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Human Rights in India Act - Prohibits development assistance for India for any fiscal year unless the President certifies to the Congress that the Government of India: (1) has released all prisoners of conscience; (2) ensures that all political prisoners are brought to trial promptly and fairly and have access to legal counsel and family members; (3) has eliminated the practice of torture by the military and police forces; (4) impartially investigates all allegations of torture and deaths of individuals in custody; (5) has established to the best of its ability the fate or whereabouts of all political detainees who have disappeared; (6) brings to justice promptly members of the military and police forces responsible for torturing or improperly treating prisoners; (7) permits citizens who are critical of such Government to travel abroad and return to India; (8) ensures that human rights monitors are not targeted for arrest or harassment by the military and police forces; (9) permits human rights organizations and television, film, and print media full access to all states in India where significant human rights problems exist; (10) has investigated allegations of cremations of Sikhs who have died in police custody and has made every effort to bring those responsible to justice; and (11) has repealed certain special and preventive detention laws.

Waives such prohibition if such waiver is in the national security interest.

What's happening now July 3, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1