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A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1984, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".
Introduced: June 20, 1984
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Jun 29, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.
Jun 29, 1984
Referred to Subcommittee on Europe and the Middle East.
Jun 20, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Post Office and Civil Service.
Jun 20, 1984
Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 20, 1984
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Designates August 1, 1984, as Helsinki Human Rights Day.
Authorizes and requests the President to issue a proclamation reasserting the American commitment to full implementation of the human rights and humanitarian provisions of the Helsinki Accords. Requests the President to raise the issue of noncompliance with such provisions with the Soviet Union and Eastern European countries at every available opportunity.
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Referred to Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.