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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jul 13, 2017
Recognizes the life and accomplishments of Liu Xiaobo.
Calls for the Chinese government to release his wife and allow her to settle in a place or country of her own choosing.
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Rep. Meadows, Mark [R-NC-11] · R–NC
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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