HRES 212 · 99th Congress · International Affairs

A resolution expressing the sense of Congress with respect to forced abortion, economic coercion, and infanticide in the People's Republic of China.

Introduced 1985-06-27· Sponsored by Rep. Porter, John Edward [R-IL-10]· 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 Subcommittee on Human Rights and International Organizations.(1985-07-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that the practice of forced abortions, economic coercion, and infanticide in the People's Republic of China or anywhere else in the world is condemned. Provides that if the President certifies that such practices are condoned by Chinese officials, then he should: (1) direct the U.S. representatives to the U.N. Fund for Population Activities to put forward a motion to withdraw the Fund from all operations in China; and (2) review all other bilateral relations and programs with the Chinese to consider further steps to deter such practices.…

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Cosponsors (10)

4 Democrats6 Republicans