A joint resolution to designate August 1, 1993, as "Helsinki Human Rights Day".
Public Law 103-61 · S.J.Res. 111 · 103rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Bill Clinton (D) on Aug 2, 1993 · Commemorations
Sponsor: Sen. Dennis DeConcini (D-AZ)
Cosponsors (63): Sen. Chuck Grassley, Sen. Barbara Mikulski,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Designates August 1, 1993, as Helsinki Human Rights Day. Authorizes the President to reassert America's commitment to the Helsinki Accords and requests him to: (1) convey to all signatories of the Accords that respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms is a vital element of further progress in the ongoing Helsinki process; and (2) develop new proposals to advance the human rights objectives of such process to address the major problems that remain.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Aug 2, 1993Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 103-61.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Jul 28, 1993PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Jul 26, 1993FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Lantos asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
- Jul 23, 1993FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.
- Jul 22, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Markup by Senate Judiciary Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Reported by Senate Judiciary Committee
- Jul 13, 1993CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.