H.Res. 730 (112th): Urging the Government of Ukraine to ensure free and fair parliamentary elections on October 28, 2012, by adhering to democratic standards, establishing a transparent electoral process and releasing opposition leaders sentenced on politically motivated grounds.

Introduced:
Jul 13, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Christopher “Chris” Smith [R-NJ4]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on July 13, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 13, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 13, 2012
Cosponsors
8 cosponsors (7D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

House Judiciary

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Last updated Jul 13, 2012.
6 pages

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7/13/2012--Introduced.
Demands that President Yanukovych and the government of Ukraine free former Prime Minister and opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko and the other senior officials of the previous government currently in detention, and restore their full political and civil rights.
Urges Ukraine to:
(1) ensure full respect of the legal and human rights of all prisoners sentenced on politically motivated grounds, including the right to medical care; and
(2) meet its commitments on free and fair elections.
Calls for denying U.S. visas to Ukrainian officials involved in serious human rights abuses, anti-democratic actions, or corruption.
Supports:
(1) the efforts of Ukrainian citizens to establish democracy based on the rule of law and respect for human rights; and
(2) Ukraine's independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.

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