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To promote democratic values and enhance democracy, and for other purposes. 5/2/2007--Reported to House without amendment.    (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Advance Democratic Values, Address Nondemocratic Countries, and Enhance Democracy Act of 2007 or ADVANCE Democracy Act of 2007 - Title I: Department of State Activities - (Sec. 101) Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide that the Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor shall also be responsible for matters relating to the development of democracy in nondemocratic countries. Requires that there be at least one office in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (Bureau) of the Department of State responsible for working with democratic movements and facilitating the transition of countries [...]

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  • 05/02/2007 - Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-119.
  • 05/02/2007 - Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 70.
  • 03/27/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • 03/27/2007 - Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • 02/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E326)

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Bill Text
File name Last Updated
H.R.982 Reported in House08/31/2007