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Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Armed forces, Armistices, Children, Children's rights, Civil rights, Defense policy, Democratic Republic of Congo, Diplomacy, Diplomats, Europe, European Union, Foreign policy, Human rights, Insurgency, International affairs, International military forces, Mines and mineral resources, Natural resources, Peace treaties, Peacekeeping forces, Politics and government, Regionalism (International organization), Rwanda, United Nations
Latest Action: 11/20/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10773-10775; text as passed Senate: CR S10774-10775; text of measure as introduced: CR S10753) Bill TextA resolution calling on all parties to the escalating violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to implement an immediate ceasefire and work with the support of the international community toward a comprehensive and lasting solution to the crisis. 11/20/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the continuing violence, forcible recruitment of children as soldiers, and abuses against civilians in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Calls on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to end the threat posed by the Democratic Forces for the Liberation of Rwanda. Calls on the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda to restore bilateral relations and work together to mitigate regional tensions. Calls on all governments in the Great Lakes region of [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Child welfare, Children, Children's rights, Civil rights, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, Law, Rule of law, Sex discrimination, Somalia, Women, Women's rights
Latest Action: 11/20/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10772; text as passed Senate: CR S10772; text of measure as introduced: CR S10752) Bill TextA resolution condemning the tragic and senseless death by stoning of a 13-year old girl from Somalia. 11/20/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Condemns the tragic and senseless death by stoning of Aisha Ibrahim Duhulow. Urges the international community to join the Senate in speaking out against this brutal act. Urges the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia to: (1) undertake efforts to protect women and children in Somalia; (2) work to strengthen the rule of law as part of efforts to establish its authority; (3) promote equal and fair treatment of women; and (4) end the culture of impunity in Somalia.
Also tagged in: Churches, Communications, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Cultural relations, Democracy, Diplomacy, Dissenters, East Asia, Economic assistance, Education, Educational exchanges, Employee rights, Exchange of persons programs, Expropriation, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press, Higher education, Human rights, Humanities, Immigration, International affairs, International broadcasting, Labor, Law, Legislators, Military assistance, Negotiations, Political prisoners, Politics and government, Public demonstrations, Radio broadcasting, Refugees, Religion, Religious liberty, Right of assembly, Right of property, Right to travel, Rule of law, Smuggling, Tariff preferences, Telecommunication, Trade, Vietnam
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10338-10339) Bill TextA bill to promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Vietnam. 10/1/2008--Introduced. Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2008 - Prohibits the federal government from providing the government of Vietnam with nonhumanitarian development, trade, economic, and security assistance during any fiscal year that exceeds the amount of such assistance provided during FY2008, unless such increases are matched or exceeded by additional funding for programs focusing on human rights and democracy promotion. Authorizes the President to waive such requirements if increased U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance would promote the purposes of this Act or it is otherwise in the U.S. national interest. Prohibits the President from providing certain duty-free treatment for Vietnam until the President certifies to Congress that the government of Vietnam protects freedom of association and does not engage in violations of workers' rights. Authorizes the President to provide U.S.[...] show full description
Also tagged in: Business, Business records, Checks, Copper, Environmental protection, Finance, Fines (Penalties), Government information, Government paperwork, Identification devices, Larceny, Law, Natural resources, Recycling industry, Recycling of waste products, Right of privacy, Scrap metals, Solid wastes
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Bill TextA bill to require certain metal recyclers to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in theft and interstate fencing of stolen copper, and for other purposes. 10/1/2008--Introduced. Copper Theft Prevention Act of 2008 - Requires secondary copper recyclers (purchasers of copper that has served its original economic purpose) to keep records for at least one year of all purchases of copper property. Prohibits such recyclers from accepting cash in excess of $250 for the purchase of copper property. Imposes a civil penalty of up to $10,000 for violations of this Act.
Also tagged in: Civil rights, Clothing, Discrimination in employment, Employee rights, Employers' liability, Hours of labor, Labor, Law, Leave of absence, Religion, Religion in the workplace, Religious liberty
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9710-9711) Bill TextA bill to amend title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to establish provisions with respect to religious accommodations in employment, and for other purposes. 9/26/2008--Introduced. Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2008 - Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to provide that the practice of wearing religious clothing or a religious hairstyle, or of taking time off for a religious reason, imposes an undue hardship on the conduct of an employer's business in accommodating such practice only if the accommodation imposes a significant difficulty or expense on the conduct of the employer's business when considered in light of specified factors set forth in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, including: (1) the nature and cost of the accommodation needed; (2) the financial resources and size of the business; and (3) the type of operation of the business.
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Border patrols, Civil rights, Claims, Compensation (Law), Computers, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Customs administration, Damages, Demography, Electronics, Evidence (Law), Government information, Government liability, Government paperwork, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Intelligence activities, Law, Minorities, Racial discrimination, Right of privacy, Searches and seizures, Smuggling, Surveys, Technology, Trade, Transportation, Travel, Warrants (Law)
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9671-9673) Bill Text
A bill to protect citizens and legal residents of the United States from unreasonable searches and seizures of electronic equipment at the border, and for other purposes.
Also tagged in: Building construction, Cemeteries and funerals, Commemorations, Europe, Foreign policy, Historic sites, History, Human rights, International affairs, Jews, Lithuania, Religion, Religious liberty
Latest Action: 10/02/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10423-10424; text as passed Senate: CR S10423-10424; text of measure as introduced: CR S10490-10491) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the commitment of the United States to the preservation of religious and cultural sites and condemning instances in which such sites are desecrated. 10/2/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses strongly to the government of Lithuania that the cemetery located in the Snipiskes area of Vilnius, Lithuania, an important part of the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, should not be further desecrated. Urges Lithuania to take all necessary steps to immediately stop, and if necessary reverse, construction on that cemetery. Reaffirms that constructive bilateral relations between Lithuania and the United States are important to the governments and citizens of both countries. Expresses strong support for the work of the United [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Archives, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Freedom of information, Government information, History, Humanities, Inspectors general, National Archives and Records Administration, Politics and government, Security classification (Government documents)
Latest Action: 10/01/2008 - Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Lieberman. Without written report. Bill Text
An original bill to establish the Controlled Unclassified Information Office, to require policies and procedures for the designation, marking, safeguarding, and dissemination of controlled unclassified information, and for other purposes.
Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Aged, Alien labor, Arrest, Caregivers, Case management, Child abuse, Child welfare, Children, Citizenship, Civil rights, Communications, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Correctional institutions, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Department of Homeland Security, Detention of persons, Disabled, Due process of law, Evidence (Law), Executive departments, Families, Family violence, Federal advisory bodies, Federal law enforcement officers, Foreign policy, Fugitives from justice, Government employees, Human rights, Illegal aliens, Immigrant health, Immigrants, Immigration, International affairs, Labor, Language and languages, Law, Legal aid, Medical care, Medical screening, Medicine, Ombudsman, Politics and government, Pregnant women, Prison alternatives, Prisoners' rights, Prosecution, Right of asylum, Right to counsel, Searches and seizures, Self-incrimination, Smuggling, Social services, Social work, Spanish language, Suspects' rights, Telecommunication, Telephone, Torture, Warrants (Law), Women
Latest Action: 09/25/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Bill Text
A bill to protect United States citizens from unlawful arrest and detention.
Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Border patrols, Civil rights, Claims, Compensation (Law), Computers, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Customs administration, Damages, Demography, Electronics, Evidence (Law), Government information, Government liability, Government paperwork, Illegal aliens, Immigration, Intelligence activities, Law, Minorities, Racial discrimination, Right of privacy, Searches and seizures, Smuggling, Surveys, Technology, Trade, Transportation, Travel, Warrants (Law)
Latest Action: 09/26/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committe Bill Text
To protect citizens and legal residents of the United States from unreasonable searches and seizures of electronic equipment at the border, and for other purposes.
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