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S.Res. 230 · 108th Congress

A resolution calling on the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Rebiya…

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A resolution calling on the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Rebiya Kadeer, and for other purposes.

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 23, 2003
  2. Senate Passed Oct 3, 2003

Condemns and deplores the detention of Rebiya Kadeer (of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region) by the People's Republic of China and calls for her immediate and unconditional release.

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate without amendment · Oct 3, 2003

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

Condemns and deplores the detention of Rebiya Kadeer (of the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region) by the People's Republic of China and calls for her immediate and unconditional release.

Urges President Bush to: (1) take urgent steps to secure her release as soon as possible; and (2) demand her immediate release when he meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao at the APEC Conference.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution calling on the People's Republic of China immediately and unconditionally to release Rebiya Kadeer, and for other purposes.

Latest action (Oct 3, 2003): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12475-12476; text as passed Senate: CR S12475-12476)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Sep 23, 2003

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  1. Senate Introduced Sep 23, 2003
  2. Senate Passed Oct 3, 2003

No recorded floor vote found.