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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives deploring the tragic and senseless murder of Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi, calling on the Government of Guatemala to expeditiously bring those responsible for the crime to justice, and calling on the people of Guatemala to reaffirm their commitment to continue to implement the peace accords without interruption.
Introduced: May 6, 1998
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 9, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 9, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 9, 1998
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Sep 9, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Sep 9, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7453-7457)
Sep 9, 1998
Mr. Gilman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Jul 21, 1998
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 21, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 13, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
May 13, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 13, 1998
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere.
May 6, 1998
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
May 6, 1998
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the Government of Guatemala should commit to taking all steps necessary to resolve the murder of Guatemalan Roman Catholic Bishop Juan Jose Gerardi and should continue its efforts to establish effective civilian law enforcement and judicial institutions; (2) the Government and people of Guatemala should make a renewed commitment to successfully implement the peace accords, especially those concerning human rights; and (3) the U.S. Government should provide all necessary support to the investigation of Bishop Gerardi's murder and should continue to support full implementation of the peace accords.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Committees of jurisdiction
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