HRES 232 · 96th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the leaders of the Soviet Union should permit the emigration of Jews and other individuals wishing to emigrate from the Soviet Union, should remove restrictions in the Soviet Union on the practice of religion and the observation of cultural traditions, and should stop the official harassment of individuals who wish to emigrate, practice their religion, or observe their cultural traditions.

Introduced 1979-04-24· Sponsored by Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-13]· 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.(1979-04-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Soviet Union should: (1) permit emigration from the Soviet Union; (2) remove restrictions on religious and cultural practices; and (3) stop harassing individuals who wish to leave or practice their religion.…

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Cosponsors (20)

12 Democrats8 Republicans