HR 2570
105th Congress
House
Immigration
Abortion
Aliens
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Communist leadership
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional oversight
East Asia
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Human rights
International Affairs
President and foreign policy
Sterilization (Birth control)
Visas
Forced Abortion Condemnation Act
Introduced: September 29, 1997
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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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–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 → |
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Subcommittee on East Asian and Pacific Affairs. Hearings held.
Cosponsors
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