H.Con.Res. 326 · 108th Congress
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arbitrary detention of Dr. Wang Bingzhang by the Government of…
Full title
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arbitrary detention of Dr. Wang Bingzhang by the Government of the People's Republic of China and urging his immediate release.
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18 cosponsors · 11 D, 7 R
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- House Introduced Nov 18, 2003
- House Passed May 6, 2004 399–0
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Dr. Wang Bingzhang, a permanent resident of the United States, is being arbitrarily detained in the People's Republic of China in violation of international law; and (2) his immediate release and permitted return to the United States should be a top priority of U.S. foreign policy.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed House without amendment · May 6, 2004
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) Dr. Wang Bingzhang, a permanent resident of the United States, is being arbitrarily detained in the People's Republic of China in violation of international law; and (2) his immediate release and permitted return to the United States should be a top priority of U.S. foreign policy.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
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About this bill and sources
Official title: Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the arbitrary detention of Dr. Wang Bingzhang by the Government of the People's Republic of China and urging his immediate release.
Latest action (May 6, 2004): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Nov 18, 2003
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- House Introduced Nov 18, 2003
- House Passed May 6, 2004 399–0
Final vote · House · May 6, 2004
Adoption (two-thirds required) — Passed. Vote details
Speaker of the House: J. Dennis Hastert