Condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (18 Apr 2007): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 100, introduced in the House of Representatives, expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government condemns recent violent actions by the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition activists and civil society members. The resolution details specific incidents of alleged police brutality, arrests, and mistreatment of opposition leaders and civilians.
The bill directly affects citizens of Zimbabwe involved in peaceful protest and civil society, as well as those in the U.S. government, including Ambassador Christopher Dell, who are commended for their support to victims. It also calls upon the Government of Zimbabwe to cease violence and respect human rights and the rule of law.
Having been introduced in the House, the resolution was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. If passed by both houses, it would convey a formal expression of the U.S. Congress's position on the matter.
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Timeline
18 Apr 2007
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 100 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 100, introduced in the House of Representatives, expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government condemns recent violent actions by the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition activists and civil society members. The resolution details specific incidents of alleged police brutality, arrests, and mistreatment of opposition leaders and civilians. The bill directly affects citizens of Zimbabwe involved in peaceful protest and civil society, as well as those in the U.S. government, including Ambassador Christopher Dell, who are commended for their support to victims. It also calls upon the Government of Zimbabwe to cease violence and respect human rights and the rule of law. Having been introduced in the House, the resolution was received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. If passed by both houses, it would convey a formal expression of the U.S. Congress's position on the matter.
- Has H.Con.Res. 100 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 100. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 100?
- H.Con.Res. 100 was sponsored by Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12] (D-CA), with 31 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 100?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (18 Apr 2007).
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