Urges the Government of Laos to: (1) ensure that all adult citizens of Laos are able to vote and run for public office regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, economic standing, or political affiliation; (2) allow its citizens to assemble and peacefully protest against the Government and public officials and to organize themselves into political parties; and (3) allow unrestricted access by international human rights and election monitors.
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Feb 7, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.