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To encourage and facilitate the consolidation of peace and security, respect for human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia. 10/2/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Ethiopia Democracy and Accountability Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) States that is U.S. policy to: (1) support human rights, democracy, independence of the judiciary, freedom of the press, peacekeeping capacity building, and economic development in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; (2) collaborate with Ethiopia in the Global War on Terror; (3) seek the release of all political prisoners and prisoners of conscience in Ethiopia; (4) foster stability, democracy, and economic development in the region; (5) support humanitarian assistance efforts, especially in the Ogaden region; and (6) strengthen U.S.-Ethiopian relations. (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of State to take specified actions to support human rights and democratization in Ethiopia. [...] show full description
- 10/03/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 10/02/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2003.
- 10/02/2007 - Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 10/02/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11099-11103)
- 10/02/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11099-11100)
show all actions- 10/03/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 10/02/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2003.
- 10/02/2007 - Mr. Payne moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
- 10/02/2007 - Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H11099-11103)
- 10/02/2007 - On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H11099-11100)
- 10/02/2007 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- 09/26/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 09/26/2007 - Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- 07/18/2007 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 07/18/2007 - Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
- 07/11/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health.
- 06/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1403-1405)
- 04/23/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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