HRES 356 · 96th Congress · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

A resolution to express the sense of the House of Representatives that the leaders of the communist nations in Eastern Europe should release certain Christian political prisoners who have committed no crimes against the state according to the provisions of Basket One of the Helsinki Accords.

Introduced 1979-07-13· Sponsored by Rep. Kemp, Jack [R-NY-38]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.(1979-07-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, and Romania are urged: (1) to release certain political prisoners; and (2) to halt the incarceration and harassment of individuals contrary to the Helsinki Accords.…

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Cosponsors (6)

2 Democrats4 Republicans