To prohibit funding by United States Government agencies of the participation of certain officials of the Chinese Government in international conferences, programs, and activities until the Chinese Government releases certain individuals imprisoned or detained on religious grounds.

Executive Comment Requested from State.

Congressional Research Service

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Dec 22, 1995

Urges the Department of State to make the release of Chinese imprisoned or detained on religious grounds a major objective of U.S. foreign policy with China. Prohibits the Department of State, the U.S. Information Agency, the Agency for International Development, or any other Federal agency or entity from obligating or expending funds for the participation of certain Chinese individuals and organizations in any conference, exchange program, or activity relating to education, culture, training, or any other purpose, until the President certifies to the Congress that specified imprisoned or detained Chinese citizens have been unconditionally released by the Chinese Government.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] · R–NY

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Foreign Affairs Committee

9 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Sep 4, 1996
Executive Comment Requested from State.
Jan 30, 1996
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Dec 22, 1995
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Dec 22, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2445)
Dec 22, 1995
Introduced in House
Dec 22, 1995
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.R.2829, 104th Congress: To prohibit funding by United States Government agencies of the participation of certain officials of the Chinese Government in international conferences, programs, and activities until the Chinese Government releases certain individuals imprisoned or detained on religious grounds.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2829

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-12-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr2829/BILLS-104hr2829ih.htm

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Discuss H.R.2829, 104th Congress: To prohibit funding by United States Government agencies of the participation of certain officials of the Chinese Government in international conferences, programs, and activities until the Chinese Government releases certain individuals imprisoned or detained on religious grounds.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2829

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-12-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr2829/BILLS-104hr2829ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.2829, 104th Congress: To prohibit funding by United States Government agencies of the participation of certain officials of the Chinese Government in international conferences, programs, and activities until the Chinese Government releases certain individuals imprisoned or detained on religious grounds.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2829

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-12-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr2829/BILLS-104hr2829ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.R.2829, 104th Congress: To prohibit funding by United States Government agencies of the participation of certain officials of the Chinese Government in international conferences, programs, and activities until the Chinese Government releases certain individuals imprisoned or detained on religious grounds.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-bill/2829

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 1995-12-22.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hr2829/BILLS-104hr2829ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-01-23T13:18:47Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Examine H.R.2829 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.