HRES 810
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Armed Forces and National Security
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Dissenters
Economic assistance
Foreign leaders
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Military assistance
Military regimes
Opposition (Political science)
Pakistan
Political prisoners
Protection of officials
Rule of law
South Asia
Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.
Introduced: November 8, 2007
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Became law
Nov 9, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
Nov 8, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Nov 8, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses opposition to the declaration of a state of emergency by President Pervez Musharraf, calls for a return to constitutional order, and urges the government of Pakistan to ensure that free elections are held in January 2008, as scheduled.
Calls for security for Pakistan's opposition leaders, including former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto, and the release of individuals detained without charges.
Calls on the government of Pakistan to end media restrictions.
Calls for a review of U.S. aid to Pakistan in the aftermath of President Musharraf's proclamation.
Supports the protection of human rights in Pakistan.
What's happening now
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13513)
Committees of jurisdiction
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