A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and condemning the widespread repression against citizens, the transnational repression against activists and other individuals, and the systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United Nations system by the People's Republic of China.

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Summary of Bill SRES 715

Bill 118 sres 715 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress to remember the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre and to condemn the People's Republic of China for its widespread repression against its citizens. The resolution also condemns the transnational repression against activists and other individuals by the Chinese government, as well as its systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United Nations system.

The resolution highlights the tragic events that took place in Tiananmen Square in 1989, where Chinese authorities violently cracked down on pro-democracy protesters, resulting in the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals. It also calls attention to the ongoing repression and human rights abuses carried out by the Chinese government against its own people, including arbitrary detention, torture, and censorship.

Furthermore, the resolution condemns China's efforts to silence dissent and undermine human rights norms on a global scale, including through its influence within the United Nations system. It calls on the US government to hold China accountable for its actions and to support efforts to promote democracy and human rights in China and around the world. Overall, Bill 118 sres 715 serves as a reminder of the atrocities committed by the Chinese government in Tiananmen Square and a call to action to address the ongoing human rights abuses in China.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 715

Bill SRES 715 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 3, 2024. Bill SRES 715 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 3, 2024. Bill SRES 715's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S3932-3933) as of June 3, 2024

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A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and condemning the widespread repression against citizens, the transnational repression against activists and other individuals, and the systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United Nations system by the People's Republic of China.A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and condemning the widespread repression against citizens, the transnational repression against activists and other individuals, and the systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United Nations system by the People's Republic of China.A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and condemning the widespread repression against citizens, the transnational repression against activists and other individuals, and the systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United Nations system by the People's Republic of China.A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and condemning the widespread repression against citizens, the transnational repression against activists and other individuals, and the systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United States system by the People's Republic of China.A resolution remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and condemning the widespread repression against citizens, the transnational repression against activists and other individuals, and the systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United States system by the People's Republic of China.

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