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HRES 728 114th Congress House International Affairs Asia Cambodia Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Human rights News media and reporting Protest and dissent Rule of law and government transparency

Supporting human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

Introduced: May 12, 2016 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 13 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 12, 2016
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 12, 2016
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5270)
Sep 12, 2016
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5270)
Sep 12, 2016
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 728.
Sep 12, 2016
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5270-5272)
Sep 12, 2016
Mr. Royce moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Jul 14, 2016
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 14, 2016
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 6, 2016
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Unanimous Consent .
Jul 6, 2016
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 16, 2016
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
May 12, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
May 12, 2016
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reaffirms the U.S. commitment to promoting democracy, human rights, and the rule of law in Cambodia.

Condemns political violence in Cambodia and urges cessation of human rights violations.

Calls on the government of Cambodia to respect freedom of the press and the rights of its citizens to freely assemble and protest against the government.

Supports electoral reform efforts in Cambodia and free and fair elections in 2018.

Urges Prime Minister Hun Sen and the Cambodian People's Party to: (1) end harassment of Cambodia's opposition, (2) drop politically motivated charges against opposition lawmakers and allow them to return and freely participate in the political process, and (3) foster a democratic environment.

What's happening now September 12, 2016

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6