Congratulating imprisoned Chinese democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize.

Bill: 111-hres-1717
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
Introduced: 2010-11-16 in the House
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
China
Congressional tributes
Detention of persons
Human rights
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
News media and reporting
Political movements and philosophies
Protest and dissent

Summary:
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: 
Congratulates Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize and honors his courage and promotion of democratic reform in China. 
 
States that in honoring Liu Xiaobo the House of Representatives also honors those who have promoted democratic reform in China, including those who participated in the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstration.
 
Asserts that Liu Xiaobo is a political prisoner and that Liu Xia, Liu Xiaobo's supporters, and all signers of Charter 08 who have been detained or harassed are the victims of political persecution, and urges President Obama to work for their release.
 
Calls on the government of China to: (1) release Liu Xiaobo from prison and to release Liu Xia, Liu Xiaobo's supporters, and all signers of Charter 08 from detention; and (2) cease censoring media and Internet reporting of the Nobel Peace Prize award to Liu Xiaobo and to cease its campaign of defamation against Liu Xiaobo.

action_date: 2010-12-08
text: 
Congratulates Liu Xiaobo on the award of the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize and honors his courage and promotion of democratic reform in China. 
 
States that in honoring Liu Xiaobo the House of Representatives also honors those who have promoted democratic reform in China, including those who participated in the 1989 Tiananmen Square demonstration.
 
Asserts that Liu Xiaobo is a political prisoner and that Liu Xia, Liu Xiaobo's supporters, and all signers of Charter 08 who have been detained or harassed are the victims of political persecution, and urges President Obama to work for their release.
 
Calls on Chinese officials to: (1) release Liu Xiaobo from prison and to release Liu Xia, Liu Xiaobo's supporters, and all signers of Charter 08 from detention; and (2) cease censoring media and Internet reporting of the Nobel Peace Prize award to Liu Xiaobo and to cease its campaign of defamation against Liu Xiaobo.
 
Emphasizes that violations of human rights in general, and the persecution of Liu Xiaobo, Liu Xia, Liu Xiaobo's supporters, and all signers of Charter 08 are matters of legitimate concern to other governments.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 612). (text: CR 12/7/2010 H8049-8050)
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 1 (Roll no. 612).(text: CR 12/7/2010 H8049-8050)
action_date: 2010-12-08
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H8108)
action_date: 2010-12-07
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: 2010-12-07
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1717.
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8049-8056)
action_date: 2010-12-07
text: Mr. Klein (FL) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2010-11-16
text: Introduced in House