HCONRES 259
106th Congress
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Expressing the concern of Congress regarding human rights violations against lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, and transgendered individuals around the world.
Introduced: March 1, 2000
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4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 14, 2000
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Mar 9, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E253-254)
Mar 1, 2000
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 1, 2000
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
States that Congress condemns all violations of internationally recognized human rights norms based on the real or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity of an individual, and commends nongovernmental human rights organizations for documenting the ongoing abuse of human rights on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
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