Expressing the sense of Congress that the International Olympic Committee should allow Taiwan (Republic of China) to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympics under the national name, flag, and anthem of its own choosing.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Jun 2007): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
What this bill does
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should permit Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China, to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Specifically, it calls for Taiwan to be allowed to use its own chosen national name, flag, and anthem during the games.
The bill highlights concerns that the IOC has unfairly pressured Taiwan to change its national identity for participation due to political pressure from the People's Republic of China. It mentions that Taiwan's athletes are required to compete under the name "Chinese Taipei" and are prohibited from displaying their national flag or having their anthem played, which the resolution states contradicts the Olympic Charter's principles of non-discrimination and fair play.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a "sense of Congress" resolution, it does not have the force of law but rather conveys Congress's opinion or sentiment on a particular issue.
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Timeline
15 Jun 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 170 do?
- This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the International Olympic Committee (IOC) should permit Taiwan, also known as the Republic of China, to participate in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Specifically, it calls for Taiwan to be allowed to use its own chosen national name, flag, and anthem during the games. The bill highlights concerns that the IOC has unfairly pressured Taiwan to change its national identity for participation due to political pressure from the People's Republic of China. It mentions that Taiwan's athletes are required to compete under the name "Chinese Taipei" and are prohibited from displaying their national flag or having their anthem played, which the resolution states contradicts the Olympic Charter's principles of non-discrimination and fair play. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As a "sense of Congress" resolution, it does not have the force of law but rather conveys Congress's opinion or sentiment on a particular issue.
- Has H.Con.Res. 170 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 170. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 170?
- H.Con.Res. 170 was sponsored by Rep. Tancredo, Thomas G. [R-CO-6] (R-CO), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 170?
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (15 Jun 2007).
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