HRES 693 · 117th Congress 2021โ€“2023, ended

Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.

Latest action · Dec 21, 2022 Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1529, H. Res. 693 is considered passed House.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedSep 29, 2021
  2. Agreed to in HouseDec 21, 2022

Summary


This resolution recognizes the importance of Radio Free Asia on its 25th anniversary as an independent news organization chartered and funded by Congress with a mission to bring uncensored, accurate news to people living in closed societies in Asia.

The resolution also honors the dedication and courage of the former and current journalists of Radio Free Asia in the face of threats and adversity from foreign governments and rising risks for press freedom in Asia and across the globe.

Cosponsors 1

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Sep 29, 2021.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-OHSteve ChabotOriginalSep 29, 2021

Committees 1

Where it was sent and what each committee and subcommittee did with it, in order.

ChamberCommitteeWhat it did
HouseForeign Affairs Committee
Referred Sep 29, 2021
East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee
Referred Feb 22, 2022

Actions 4

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Dec 21, 2022Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1529, H. Res. 693 is considered passed House.
  2. Feb 22, 2022Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
  3. Sep 29, 2021Introduced in House
  4. Sep 29, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In the Congressional Record 1

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WhereIn the RecordMembersDate
HouseDebate and remarks H9968, H9973Text printed H9968, H9973Recorded votes H9972Lists H9972Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1529, adopt H. Res. 693, Radio Free Asia anniversaryJames P. McGovern D-MADec 21, 2022

Related bills 2

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Titles 1

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Official Title as Introduced
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.

Subjects

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Text 2

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  1. Dec 21, 2022Engrossed in House
  2. Sep 29, 2021Introduced in House

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