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A resolution commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. executive.

USA116th CongressSRES-96| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2019
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (10)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution commends Canada for upholding the rule of law and complying with its obligations under its extradition treaty with the United States, in connection with Canada's arrest Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. It also expresses the Senate's concern over China's arbitrary and abusive treatment of Canadian nationals in response to Meng's detention, and calls for the immediate release of those individuals. (The United States requested the arrest of Meng, who stands accused of various crimes under U.S. law.)

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Timeline
Mar 6, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 4, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Apr 4, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.
May 7, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)
May 7, 2019
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)
Oct 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-521
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • March 6, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • April 4, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.


  • April 4, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.


  • May 7, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)


  • May 7, 2019
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)


  • October 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-521
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

International Affairs

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  • HRES 116-521: Commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., executive.
AsiaCanadaChinaCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionForeign and international corporationsFraud offenses and financial crimesInternational law and treatiesRule of law and government transparency

A resolution commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. executive.

USA116th CongressSRES-96| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2019
This resolution commends Canada for upholding the rule of law and complying with its obligations under its extradition treaty with the United States, in connection with Canada's arrest Meng Wanzhou, chief financial officer of Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. It also expresses the Senate's concern over China's arbitrary and abusive treatment of Canadian nationals in response to Meng's detention, and calls for the immediate release of those individuals. (The United States requested the arrest of Meng, who stands accused of various crimes under U.S. law.)

Bill Text Versions

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3 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 6, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2019
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Apr 3, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Apr 4, 2019
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
Apr 4, 2019
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.
May 7, 2019
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)
May 7, 2019
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)
Oct 15, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 116-521
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • March 6, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2019
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.


  • April 3, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.


  • April 4, 2019
    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Risch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.


  • April 4, 2019
    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.


  • May 7, 2019
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)


  • May 7, 2019
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2701; text: CR 3/6/2019 S1710)


  • October 15, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 116-521
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
James E. Risch

James E. Risch

Republican Senator

Idaho

Cosponsors (10)
Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Ron Johnson (Republican)Marsha Blackburn (Republican)James M. Inhofe (Republican)Mitt Romney (Republican)Ted Cruz (Republican)Johnny Isakson (Republican)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Marco Rubio (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

International Affairs

Related Bills

  • HRES 116-521: Commending the Government of Canada for upholding the rule of law and expressing concern over actions by the Government of the People's Republic of China in response to a request from the United States Government to the Government of Canada for the extradition of a Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd., executive.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCanadaChinaCorporate finance and managementCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationDetention of personsDiplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadDue process and equal protectionForeign and international corporationsFraud offenses and financial crimesInternational law and treatiesRule of law and government transparency