HRES 840
110th Congress
House
International Affairs
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Dissenters
Freedom of speech
Freedom of the press
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Judges
Law
Pakistan
Political prisoners
Rule of law
South Asia
Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.
Introduced: December 4, 2007
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Dec 4, 2007
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Committees of jurisdiction
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