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HRES 840 110th Congress House

Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.

Introduced: December 4, 2007 See on congress.gov
International Affairs Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesDissentersFreedom of speechFreedom of the press
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This resolution expired with the 110th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Dec 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 4, 2007
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 Latest action December 4, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of Pakistan should: (1) restore the rule of law by reinstating the constitution and members of the Supreme Court of Pakistan; (2) end the charges against human rights defenders and release those in detention or under house arrest, in particular Ms. Asma Jahangir; (3) restore media independence and ensure freedom of speech; and (4) ensure respect for human rights.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Dec 4, 2007
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Dec 4, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 840: Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-840/
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"H. Res. 840: Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.." 110th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-840/.
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