Expressing concern about continuing serious violations of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Kazakhstan, including substantial noncompliance with the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) commitments on human rights and democratization, and for other purposes.
Latest action · Jun 21, 2002 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried. A concurrent resolution must be agreed to by both chambers, but it is not presented to the President and does not become law.
- IntroducedJun 21, 2002
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
- Agreed to in SenateNot reached
Summary
Urges: (1) the President of the United States and other U.S. officials to make a stronger effort to raise with President Nazarbaev concern about serious human rights violations; and (2) President Nazarbaev to bring Kazakhstan into compliance with Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe commitments on human rights, democracy, and the rule of law by ensuring free and fair elections and allowing all citizens to participate equally in the political process, without intimidation or fear of reprisal.
Calls on the Government of Kazakstan to make possible the return of exiled political leaders, most notably former Prime Minister Kazhegelden, as well as other activists and journalists.
Expresses support for independent organizations which are qualified to review the Constitution of Kazakhstan and recommend amendments which would protect human rights, democracy, and the rule of law.
Calls on President Nazarbaev to establish conditions for independent and opposition media to function without constraint, limitation, or fear of harassment.
Urges the Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, Incorporated, to expand broadcasting into Kazakhstan.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Oct 2, 2002 to Oct 16, 2002.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-HI | Neil Abercrombie | Oct 2, 2002 | |
| D-MD | Steny H. Hoyer | Oct 2, 2002 | |
| R-IL | Mark Kirk | Oct 11, 2002 | |
| D-MA | Martin T. Meehan | Oct 16, 2002 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 21, 2002Introduced in House
- Jun 21, 2002Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
- Jun 21, 2002Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1129-1130)
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: International Affairs.
- Administration of justice
- Central Asia
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Constitutional amendments
- Democracy
- Diplomacy
- Dissenters
- Due process of law
- Foreign leaders
- Freedom of the press
- Government Operations and Politics
- Human rights
- Immigration
- International Affairs
- International broadcasting
- Kazakhstan
- Law
- Opposition (Political science)
- Political refugees
- Radio broadcasting
- Repatriation
- Reporters and reporting
- Science, Technology, Communications
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