H.Con.Res. 223 by David Dreier, the California Republican.
Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the British
Government should not institute a policy of involuntary repatriation for the Vietnamese boat people in Hong Kong.
Introduced: November 8, 1989
H.Con.Res. 227 by Stephen Solarz, the New York Democrat.
Concurrent resolution concerning the establishment of national initiatives to
promote confidence among the people of Hong Kong. Such initiatives include calls for an international effort "to provide a substantial and significant number of Hong Kong residents with the right of abode outside Hong Kong without their having to leave the territory prior to 1997 to retain that right.” Introduced: November 14, 1989
Passed: July 23, 1990
Senate
S. 1263 by Paul Simon, the Illinois Democrat.
A bill to treat Hong Kong as a separate foreign state for purposes of applying the
numerical limitations on immigration.
Introduced: June 23, 1989
S.Con.Res. 51 by Mark Hatfield, the Oregon Republican.
A concurrent resolution in support of human rights and democracy in Hong Kong. Introduced: June 23, 1989
S.Res. 211 by Brock Adams, the Washington Democrat.
A resolution to commend the Government of Hong Kong on its commitment to
halting computer software piracy.
Introduced: November 17, 1989
S.Con.Res.85 by Paul Simon, the Illinois Democrat.
Concurrent resolution concerning the establishment of multilateral initiative to
promote confidence among the people of Hong Kong.
Introduced: November 21, 1989
Sources: Asiaweek; US Presence in Hong Kong - Significant Facts and Figures, The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong; U.S. and Asia Statistical Handbook, The Heritage Foundation; and from other sources.
Andrew B. Brick Policy Analyst
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