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H. Res. 238 96th Congress House

A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the leaders of the Soviet Union should permit the emigration of Jews and other individuals wishing to emigrate from the Soviet…

Official title: A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the leaders of the Soviet Union should permit the emigration of Jews and other individua… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the leaders of the Soviet Union should permit the emigration of Jews and other individuals wishing to emigrate from the Soviet Union, should remove restrictions in the Soviet Union on the practice of religion and the observation of cultural traditions, should remove restrictions surrounding individuals who undertake scientific and intellectual endeavors, and should stop the official harassment of individuals who wish to emigrate, practice their religion, or observe their cultural traditions.

Introduced: April 26, 1979 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 96th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Apr 26, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Apr 26, 1979
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Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Soviet Union should: (1) permit emigration from the Soviet Union; (2) remove restrictions on religious and cultural practices; (3) remove restrictions on scientific and intellectual endeavors; and (4) stop harassing individuals who wish to leave or practice their religion.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 238: A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the leaders of the Soviet Union should permit the emigration of Jews and other individuals wishing to emigrate from the Soviet Union, should remove restrictions in the Soviet Union on the practice of religion and the observation of cultural traditions, should remove restrictions surrounding individuals who undertake scientific and intellectual endeavors, and should stop the official harassment of individuals who wish to emigrate, practice their religion, or observe their cultural traditions.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-238/
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"H. Res. 238: A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the leaders of the Soviet Union should permit the emigration of Jews and other individuals wishing to emigrate from the Soviet Union, should remove restrictions in the Soviet Union on the practice of religion and the observation of cultural traditions, should remove restrictions surrounding individuals who undertake scientific and intellectual endeavors, and should stop the official harassment of individuals who wish to emigrate, practice their religion, or observe their cultural traditions.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-238/.
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H. Res. 238, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-238/.
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[H. Res. 238: A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the leaders of the Soviet Union should permit the emigration of Jews and other individuals wishing to emigrate from the Soviet Union, should remove restrictions in the Soviet Union on the practice of religion and the observation of cultural traditions, should remove restrictions surrounding individuals who undertake scientific and intellectual endeavors, and should stop the official harassment of individuals who wish to emigrate, practice their religion, or observe their cultural traditions.](https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-238/)
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