HJRES 620 · 101th Congress · International Affairs

To designate August 1, 1990, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".

Introduced 1990-07-11· Sponsored by Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5]· House

Bill Progress

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Latest: See S.J.Res.339.(1990-07-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Designates August 1, 1990, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Authorizes and requests the President to: (1) reassert American commitment to the Helsinki Accords; (2) raise the issue of noncompliance with such Accords with any signatory nation which may be in violation; (3) convey to all signatories of such Accords that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is vital to progress in the ongoing Helsinki process; and (4) develop new proposals to advance the human rights objectives of the Helsinki process, including the self-determination of peoples.…

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Cosponsors (20)

11 Democrats9 Republicans