Urging the President of Ukraine to support democratic ideals, the rights of free speech, and free assembly for Ukrainian citizens.

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Bill Number

HCONRES 58

Introduced

Mar 8, 2001

Latest Action

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation Democracy Europe Freedom of association Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Government Operations and Politics Human rights International Affairs Journalism Murder Opposition (Political science) Ukraine

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Summary

Expresses the hope that the Ukrainian Government will resolve the investigation of the disappearance and murder of Georhiy Gongadze in a serious, transparent, credible manner.

Urges such Government to have a genuine dialogue with the opposition.

Encourages the use of constitutional, democratic means to resolve the current crises in a manner consistent with Ukraine's commitments to the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe.

Actions

Aug 2, 2001

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 2, 2001

Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 19, 2001

Referred to the Subcommittee on Europe.
Mar 8, 2001

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 8, 2001

Introduced in House

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