Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan.

Bill: 110-hres-422
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2007-05-21 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Armed Forces and National Security
Armistices
Arms sales
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Diplomacy
East Asia
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign investments
Foreign leaders
Genocide
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Insurgency
International military forces
International relief
Military assistance
Olympic games
Paramilitary forces
Peace negotiations
Peace treaties
Peacekeeping forces
Sanctions (International law)
Sports and Recreation
Sudan
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: 
Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to condemn the atrocities taking place in Darfur, Sudan, and end military and economic assistance to the government of Sudan until Sudan stops civilian attacks and engages in peace negotiations.
 
Recognizes the close relationship between the PRC and Sudan and urges the PRC to use its political, international, and economic influence to stop the violence in Darfur, Sudan. 
 
 Recognizes that the spirit of the Olympics, which is to bring together nations and people from all over the world in peace, is incompatible with actions supporting acts of genocide. 

action_date: 2007-06-05
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to condemn the atrocities taking place in Darfur, Sudan, and end military and economic assistance to the government of Sudan until Sudan stops civilian attacks and engages in peace negotiations.
 
Recognizes the close relationship between the PRC and Sudan and urges the PRC to use its political, international, and economic influence to stop the violence in Darfur, Sudan. 
 
 Recognizes that the spirit of the Olympics, which is to bring together nations and people from all over the world in peace, is incompatible with actions supporting acts of genocide. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 427). (text: CR H5955-5956)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-06-05
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): 410 - 0 (Roll no. 427).(text: CR H5955-5956)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5977-5978)
action_date: 2007-06-05
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: 2007-06-05
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 422.
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5955-5963)
action_date: 2007-06-05
text: Mr. Tanner moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-05-21
text: Introduced in House