United States 111th Congress Status: Died

SRES 24 — A resolution commending China's Charter 08 movement and related efforts for upholding the universality of human rights and advancing democratic reforms in China.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S998)

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Summary

Notes the numerous commitments that the government of China has made to the international community as a signatory to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international conventions. Commends the citizens of China who have signed onto Charter 08. Calls on: (1) the government of China to release all people detained because of their involvement with the Charter 08 effort, including Liu Xiaobo; and (2) President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton to engage with the government of China on human rights issues.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S998)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 24 do?
Notes the numerous commitments that the government of China has made to the international community as a signatory to the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international conventions. Commends the citizens of China who have signed onto Charter 08. Calls on: (1) the government of China to release all people detained because of their involvement with the Charter 08 effort, including Liu Xiaobo; and (2) President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton to engage with the government of China on human rights issues.
What is the current status of SRES 24?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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