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House Simple Resolution 693
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.
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Passed House on Dec 21, 2022
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 29, 2021
Latest Action
Dec 21, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
693
Congress
117
Policy Area
International Affairs
International Affairs
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting foreign aid, human rights, international law and organizations; national governance; arms control; diplomacy and foreign officials; alliances and collective security. Measures concerning trade agreements, tariffs, foreign investments, and foreign loans may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Jim McGovern
Massachusetts
Republican
Steve Chabot
Ohio
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (2)
Engrossed in House
December 21, 2022
Introduced in House
September 29, 2021
Related Bills (2)
Dec 21, 2022
Passed House
1
Sponsorship
House Simple Resolution 1529
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9640) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for examination and disclosure with respect to Presidential income tax returns; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1942) to standardize the designation of National Heritage Areas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
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Type
Procedurally-Related Measure
Procedurally-Related Measure
Legislation that affects consideration of other legislation (e.g., a rule for consideration, a bill ordered to be reported or passed in lieu of another measure). Identical bills, companion measures, and legislation with text similarities are other related bill types.
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House
Jul 26, 2022
Passed Senate
3
Sponsorship
Senate Simple Resolution 394
A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of Radio Free Asia and its mission to provide an independent source of news to closed societies in Asia.
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Type
Identical Bill
Identical Bill
A bill that is word-for-word identical to another bill. Bills are characterized as identical to each other at the introduced stage only, even though a later (e.g., reported or passed) version of a bill might meet the same criteria for text similarity. Companion measures, procedurally-related measures, and legislation with text similarities are other related bill types.
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Actions (5)
12/21/2022
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1529, H. Res. 693 is considered passed House.
12/21/2022
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1529, H. Res. 693 is considered passed House.
02/22/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation.
09/29/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
09/29/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Aug 17, 2023 12:45:21 PM
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