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[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 47 Introduced in House (IH)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 47

 Calling for a democratically elected government for the people of the 
                 Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 30, 2013

  Mr. Larsen of Washington (for himself, Mr. Kilmer, and Mr. Heck of 
 Washington) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
              referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

 
 Calling for a democratically elected government for the people of the 
                 Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal.

Whereas the people of the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal seek to become a 
        people with a democratically elected government through free and fair 
        elections;
Whereas the people of the nation of Nepal seek a government based on democratic 
        values and norms earning the faith and consent of the governed;
Whereas the Government of Nepal should be a national government, promoting law 
        and order, and the enforcement of laws through a legal system derived 
        from a national constitution;
Whereas the Government of Nepal should guarantee universal human rights, 
        including freedom of speech, the press, assembly, religion, and due 
        process under the law;
Whereas the Government of Nepal should also protect the people of Nepal and 
        strive to provide basic needs such as clean air, water, electricity, 
        food, shelter, and health care;
Whereas the people of the United States seek the establishment of free and fair 
        democratic elections for all people everywhere;
Whereas the people of the United States and the people of Nepal have enjoyed 
        over 60 years of peaceful relations;
Whereas the United States has a compelling national interest in the security, 
        stability, and development of Nepal;
Whereas the United States seeks to maintain gains in peace and security, further 
        the Nepali transition to a democratic government, support the continued 
        delivery of needed social services, provide effective health care 
        solutions to the Nepali people, and address the challenges of food 
        insecurity and climate change;
Whereas the United States and Nepal have long promoted open trade and investment 
        between the two countries, establishing a framework agreement for 
        bilateral talks to promote bilateral trade and investment;
Whereas the United States has long exported agricultural products, aircraft 
        parts, optic and medical instruments, low-value shipments, and machinery 
        to Nepal, and Nepal has enjoyed exporting textile floor coverings, 
        apparel, headgear, and leather to the United States; and
Whereas both the United States and Nepal have benefitted from an open and fair 
        trade framework: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) welcomes the free and fair elections for the people of 
        the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal;
            (2) encourages the use of all efforts, energies, and 
        diligence to help the people of Nepal to effectively 
        participate in the electoral process;
            (3) joins with the international community in providing the 
        resources necessary to hold free, fair, and timely elections, 
        facilitate a peaceful transition of power, and establish a 
        government that will protect the rights of the people; and
            (4) supports the efforts of the people of Nepal to maintain 
        self-determination for their general welfare and the welfare of 
        future generations.
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