Topic

Asia

Bills 3,862 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

3,862 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 116th at 710. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 119th
442 bills in the 115th Congress. Showing 241–270, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 505 Condemning North Korea's threats against our citizens on Guam, reaffirming our unshakable commitment to the security of Guam, and for other purposes. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7097) September 7, 2017
HRES 491 A resolution affirming and recognizing the Khmer, Laotian, Hmong, and the other ethnic groups commonly referred to as Montagnards of Cambodia and Laos who supported and defended the United States Armed Forces and freedom in Southeast Asia. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. September 5, 2017
HRES 484 Expressing concern for the well-being of Liu Xia, and urging the Government of the People's Republic of China to unconditionally release Liu Xia from illegal detention, cease surveillance, and allow her freedom of movement. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. September 5, 2017
HRES 448 Recognizing the accomplishments and the contributions of Vietnamese Americans. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. July 14, 2017
HRES 445 Honoring the life and legacy of Liu Xiaobo for his steadfast commitment to the protection of human rights, political freedoms, free markets, democratic elections, government accountability, and peaceful change in the People's Republic of China. Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations. September 5, 2017
HRES 434 Condemning violence against religious minorities in the People's Republic of China and any actions that limit the free expression and practice of faith by these minorities. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. September 5, 2017
HRES 422 Urging adherence to the "one country, two systems" policy as prescribed in the Joint Declaration between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and the Government of the People's Republic of China on the Question of Hong Kong. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. November 1, 2017
HRES 401 Urging all nations to outlaw the dog and cat meat trade and to enforce existing laws against such trade The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. September 12, 2018
HRES 354 Condemning the violence against peaceful protesters outside the Turkish Ambassador's residence on May 16, 2017, and calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice and measures to be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 397 - 0 (Roll no. 286). (text: CR H4628-4629) June 6, 2017
HRES 339 Calling upon the United States Senate to give its advice and consent to the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. May 18, 2017
HRES 338 Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 18, 2017
HRES 321 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in honor of the Chinese railroad workers from 1865 to 1869, and that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. May 11, 2017
HRES 311 Reaffirming the 40 years of relations between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the shared pursuit of economic growth and regional security in Southeast Asia. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. September 27, 2017
HRES 296 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Socialist Republic of Vietnam should provide former members of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Vietnam, who served alongside the United States Armed Forces in defense of their nation during the Vietnam War, with appropriate levels of support and services. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. May 18, 2017
HRES 293 Recognizing the 42nd anniversary of the Fall of Saigon on April 30, 1975. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. May 23, 2017
HRES 271 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Trade Representative should commence negotiations to enter into a bilateral trade agreement with Taiwan. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. April 7, 2017
HRES 268 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the trafficking of illicit fentanyl into the United States from Mexico and China. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. May 18, 2017
HRES 261 Honoring and remembering on National Former POW Recognition Day and the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Bataan on the Philippine Islands, the brave men and women who as prisoners of war gave their liberty to ensure ours, thus embodying the enduring spirit of American freedom and determination. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. May 18, 2017
HRES 246 Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "Beyond Vietnam: A Time To Break Silence" sermon condemning the Vietnam War and calling for a true revolution of values in the United States. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. April 4, 2017
HRES 244 Expressing support for Japan to end its whaling in all forms and to strengthen measures to conserve whale populations. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. May 18, 2017
HRES 236 Recognizing the importance of the United States-Japan partnership and supporting the pursuit of closer trade ties between the United States and Japan. Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. March 31, 2017
HRES 223 Calling on the People's Republic of China (PRC) to cease its retaliatory measures against the Republic of Korea in response to the deployment of the U.S. Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) to U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. May 18, 2017
HRES 220 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding past genocides, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 22, 2017
HRES 214 Expressing support for designation of a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs. March 27, 2017
HRES 153 Expressing concern over the detainment of Sandy Phan-Gillis, and for other purposes. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. May 18, 2017
HRES 144 Recognizing the importance of establishing a national "Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution". Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. March 9, 2017
HRES 143 Recognizing the significance of the 75th anniversary of the signing of Executive Order 9066 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and supporting the goals of the Japanese American, German American, and Italian American communities in recognizing a National Day of Remembrance to increase public awareness of the events surrounding the restriction, exclusion, and incarceration of individuals and families during World War II. Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. March 9, 2017
HRES 92 Condemning North Korea's development of multiple intercontinental ballistic missiles, and for other purposes. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 3, 2017
HRES 65 Urging the President to seek an independent investigation into the death of Tibetan Buddhist leader and social activist Tenzin Delek Rinpoche and to publicly call for an end to the repressive policies used by the People's Republic of China in Tibet. Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific. February 16, 2017
HRES 63 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of Lunar New Year in 2017. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. January 24, 2017

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