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A concurrent resolution calling for an impartial international tribunal to investigate the Aquino assassination and calling for democracy in the Philippines.

Introduced: September 14, 1983 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 6, 1983
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Sep 22, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Sep 22, 1983
Referred to Subcommittee on Asian and Pacific Affairs.
Sep 14, 1983
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sep 14, 1983
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Urges the President to: (1) use every diplomatic and political tool to ensure that those responsible for the death of Benigno Aquino are brought to justice; (2) cancel his trip to the Philippines; and (3) propose the convening of an impartial international tribunal to investigate the Aquino assassination.

States that the Congress expects: (1) democracy to be restored to the Philippines; and (2) free elections to be held there in May 1984 with a free press and the full participation of the opposition parties.

States that if the Marcos government refuses such tribrunal and elections, the United States should reevaluate its relations with the Marcos government, including the status of military and economic aid.

Expresses congressional condolences to the Aquino family and the Filipino people.

What's happening now October 6, 1983

Executive Comment Requested from State.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3