Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the urgent need for freedom, democratic reform, and international monitoring of elections, human rights, and religious liberty in the Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Bill: 108-hres-402
Sponsor: Rep. Burton, Dan [R-IN-5]
Introduced: 2003-10-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: ASEAN countries
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Dissenters
East Asia
Education
Election administration
Election candidates
Ethnic relations
Europe
European Union
Government Operations and Politics
Higher education
Human rights
International agencies
International relief
Laos
Minorities
Opposition (Political science)
Political parties
Political prisoners
Political violence
Public demonstrations
Racial discrimination
Religion
Religious liberty
Right of assembly
Students
United Nations
Voting rights

Summary:
action_date: 2003-10-16
text: 
Urges the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the United Nations, the European Union, and the Association of South East Asian Nations to work for: (1) unrestricted access to Laos by international election monitors and international human rights organizations; (2) the rights of opposition political parties and their candidates to run for public office and for all adult citizens of Laos to vote; (3) the right of the citizens to assemble, protest, and to organize; (4) the cessation of all acts of violence against the Hmong population; and (5) the release of those jailed in connection with the 1999 pro-democracy demonstrations.

action_date: 2004-05-06
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
States that the House of Representatives urges the Government of the Lao People's Democratic Republic, the United Nations, the European Union, and the Association of South East Asian Nations to work for: (1) unrestricted access to Laos by international election monitors and international human rights organizations; (2) the rights of opposition political parties and their candidates to run for public office and for all adult citizens of Laos to vote; (3) the right of the citizens to assemble, protest, and to organize; (4) the cessation of all acts of violence against the Hmong population; (5) the release of those jailed in connection with the 1999 pro-democracy demonstrations; and (6) the promotion of religious freedom in Laos.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 149). (text: CR 5/5/2004 H2607-2608)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 408 - 1, 1 Present (Roll no. 149).(text: CR 5/5/2004 H2607-2608)
action_date: 2004-05-06
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H2679-2680)
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 402.
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H2607-2614)
action_date: 2004-05-05
text: Mr. Burton (IN) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2004-03-31
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2003-10-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
action_date: 2003-10-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2003-10-16
text: Introduced in House