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HR 2570 105th Congress House

Forced Abortion Condemnation Act

Official title: To condemn those officials of the Chinese Communist Party, the Government of the People's Republic of China, and other persons who are involved in the enforcem… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To condemn those officials of the Chinese Communist Party, the Government of the People's Republic of China, and other persons who are involved in the enforcement of forced abortions by preventing such persons from entering or remaining in the United States.

Introduced: September 29, 1997 See on congress.gov
Immigration AbortionAliensChinaCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
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Communist leadershipCongressCongress and foreign policyCongressional oversightEast AsiaForeign leadersGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHuman rightsInternational AffairsPresident and foreign policySterilization (Birth control)Visas
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 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 18, 1998
Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Hearings held.
Nov 7, 1997
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Nov 6, 1997
The Clerk was authorized to correct section numbers, punctuation, and cross references, and to make other necessary technical and conforming corrections in the engrossment of H.R. 2570.
Nov 6, 1997
On motion to table the motion to reconsider Agreed to by recorded vote: 245 - 171 (Roll no. 599).
Nov 6, 1997
Mrs. Fowler moved to table the motion to reconsider
Nov 6, 1997
Ms. Lofgren moved to reconsider the vote.
Nov 6, 1997
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 415 - 1 (Roll no. 598).
Nov 6, 1997
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Nov 6, 1997
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Nov 6, 1997
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188 and H.R. 967. Providing for the sequential consideration in the House of the following measures: H.R. 2358, H.R. 2232, H.R. 2195, H. Res. 188, H.R. 967, H.R. 2570, H.R. 2386, H.R. 2605, H.R. 2647. One hour of general debate is provided for each measure. Specified amendments are in order.
Nov 6, 1997
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 302. (consideration: CR H10139-10147)
Oct 3, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims.
Sep 29, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 29, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 2
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Nov 6, 1997 House · vote #599 On motion to table the motion to reconsider Passed 245–171 See who voted →
Nov 6, 1997 House · vote #598 On Passage Passed 415–1 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 467 – An amendment to clarify that the future status of Taiwan should be determined by peaceful an democratic means… Agreed to Nov 6, 1997
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 Latest action June 18, 1998

Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Hearings held.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Forced Abortion Condemnation Act - Prohibits the Secretary of State from issuing any visa to, and the Attorney General from admitting to the United States, any Chinese national (including any Communist Party official or Chinese Government official) that has been found to have been involved in the enforcement of population control policies resulting in a woman being forced to undergo an abortion against her free choice, or resulting in a man or woman being forced to undergo sterilization against his or her free choice. Authorizes the President to waive such prohibition if: (1) it is in the national interest of the United States; and (2) the Congress is notified in writing.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 302 Related bill Providing for consideration of nine measures relating to the policy of the United States with respect to the People's R…
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 1
GREENWOOD, JAMES
· Nov 4, 1997
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Sep 29, 1997
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