HCONRES 6 · 106th Congress · International Affairs

Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding support for the formation of the China Democracy Party (CDP) and to urge the Government of the People's Republic of China to guarantee the rights and safety of the CDP organizers.

Introduced 1999-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Rohrabacher, Dana [R-CA-45]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.(1999-02-16)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that the United States should: (1) publicly urge the People's Republic of China to abide by the articles of the United Nations Convention on Civil and Political Rights; (2) publicly show its support and encouragement for political reforms in China, including a peaceful transition to a multiparty political system; (3) publicly urge China to permit the registration of the China Democracy Party (CDP); and (4) urge the release from detention and house arrest of all CDP members and other peaceful advocates for democracy and civil and human rights and a cessation of intimidation and persecution against advocates of democracy in China.…

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Cosponsors (19)

5 Democrats14 Republicans