United States 111th Congress Status: Died

SRES 167 — A resolution commending the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China and expressing sympathy for the families of the people who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre in Beijing, China from June 3 through 4, 1989.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6050)

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Summary

Commends the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms and, in the case of the people who demonstrated at Tiananmen Square in June 1989, sacrificed their lives and freedom to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Expresses sympathy for the families of those who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned due to their involvement in the peaceful protests in Tiananmen Square. Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by the PRC. Calls on the Government of the PRC to: (1) release all Tiananmen Square prisoners; (2) allow freedom of speech; and (3) cease intimidation and imprisonment of religious monitories and those who disagree with PRC policies. Supports efforts by free speech activists in China and elsewhere. Urges the President to support peaceful advocates of free speech around the world.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6050)

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6050-6051)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 167 do?
Commends the people who have sacrificed their personal freedoms and, in the case of the people who demonstrated at Tiananmen Square in June 1989, sacrificed their lives and freedom to bring about democratic change in the People's Republic of China (PRC). Expresses sympathy for the families of those who were killed, wounded, or imprisoned due to their involvement in the peaceful protests in Tiananmen Square. Condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by the PRC. Calls on the Government of the PRC to: (1) release all Tiananmen Square prisoners; (2) allow freedom of speech; and (3) cease intimidation and imprisonment of religious monitories and those who disagree with PRC policies. Supports efforts by free speech activists in China and elsewhere. Urges the President to support peaceful advocates of free speech around the world.
What is the current status of SRES 167?
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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