HJRES 566 · 100th Congress · International Affairs

A joint resolution expressing United States policy regarding reforms which should be taken by the Government of Nicaragua in order to bring about lasting peace, pluralism, and democracy in Nicaragua.

Introduced 1988-05-11· Sponsored by Rep. Chandler, Rod D. [R-WA-8]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1988-05-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses U.S. policy that Nicaragua should undertake specified reforms, such as reinstating due process and fair trials, ending torture, conducting free elections, allowing an uncensored free press, ensuring the right to strike and to publish for unions, allowing the Catholic Church to reopen its offices, and ending the forced relocation of Indians and Creoles. Urges all countries in Central America to continue to work toward achieving the democratic principles and processes specified in the August 7, 1987, Central American peace accord.…

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Cosponsors (20)

20 Democrats