| Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms sales, Civil liberties, Democracy, Detention of persons, Economic assistance, Election administration, Elections, Embargo, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, International cooperation, Parliamentary government Latest Action: 04/29/2008 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe. 4/29/2008--Passed Senate 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.) Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) supporting the people of Zimbabwe; (2) that the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission should immediately release the legitimate results of the presidential election and ratify the previously announced results of the parliamentary elections; (3) that President Robert Mugabe should accept the will of the people of Zimbabwe in order to effect a timely and peaceful transition to democratic rule; (4) that the U.S. government and the international community should impose targeted sanctions against individuals in the government of Zimbabwe and state security services and militias who are responsible for human rights abuses [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Aged, Air force, Alternative energy sources, Ammunition, Animals, Annuities, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control, Arms sales, Army, Authorization, Bombs Latest Action: 03/31/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2234)
Bill TextA bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes. 3/31/2008--Introduced. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2009. Authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement; (2) the Rapid Acquisition Fund; (3) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (4) Defense Production Act purchases; (5) research, development, test, and evaluation; (6) operation and maintenance, including working capital funds, the Defense Health Program, chemical agents and munitions destruction, drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, and the Defense Inspector General; (6) active and reserve military personnel, including [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Aliens, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Data banks, Elections, Foreign policy, Government information, Identification of criminals, Immigration, International affairs, Political parties, Politics and government, South Africa, Technology, Terrorism Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3203)
Bill TextTo remove the African National Congress from treatment as a terrorist organization for certain acts or events, provide relief for certain members of the African National Congress regarding admissibility, and for other purposes. 4/3/2008--Introduced. States that for purposes of U.S. entry, present and former members of the African National Congress (ANC) shall not be inadmissible based upon: (1) ANC membership or affiliation; or (2) anti-apartheid activities undertaken during the 1948-1990 period of apartheid rule in South Africa. Exempts the ANC from treatment as a terrorist organization for acts or events occurring on or before the date of enactment of this Act. Directs the Secretary of State to take all necessary steps to ensure that databases used to determine U.S. admissibility conform to the provisions of this Act. | | Also tagged in: Africa, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Europe, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Germany, International affairs, Military assistance, Military bases, Military command and control, Peace Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2009)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes. 3/12/2008--Introduced. Recognizes the strategic importance of the African continent and welcomes the establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM). Encourages African nations to take advantage of the opportunity which AFRICOM represents to collaborate in promoting peace and stability on the continent. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armistices, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Civil liberties, Defense policy, Democracy, Diplomacy, Displaced persons, East Asia, Europe, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, France, Human rights Latest Action: 04/14/2008 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2982-2983)
Bill TextA resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to devote ample political commitment and material resources towards the achievement and implementation of a negotiated resolution to the national and regional conflicts in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Darfur, Sudan. 4/14/2008--Passed Senate 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.) Expresses the concern and compassion of the citizens of the United States for the citizens of Sudan, Chad, and the Central African Republic who have been gravely affected by interrelated violence and instability in these countries. Calls upon all parties to these conflicts to cease hostilities and uphold basic human rights. Urges the governments of Chad and Sudan,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aggression, Armed forces, Central African Republic, Chad, Child labor, Children, Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Defense policy, Democracy, Displaced persons, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Human rights, Insurgency Latest Action: 05/05/2008 - Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Bill TextCalling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive regional strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, contain and reduce violence, and contribute to conditions for sustainable peace and good governance in Chad, as well as in the wider region that includes the northern region of the Central African Republic and the Darfur region of Sudan. 5/5/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses concern about the safety and well-being of innocent civilians in Chad and the refugees from Darfur and the Central African Republic. Condemns Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir and the National Congress Party for their support of the armed rebellion in Chad. Calls on all parties to seek a negotiated settlement. Urges the government of Chad to: (1) engage in a national dialogue to reach a comprehensive agreement; (2) protect its [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arabs, Armed forces, Armistices, Defense policy, Displaced persons, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Insurgency, International affairs, International military forces, International relief, Nongovernmental organizations, Peace negotiations, Peace treaties, Peacekeeping forces Latest Action: 03/05/2008 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1653)
Bill TextA resolution calling for peace in Darfur. 3/5/2008--Passed Senate 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.) Calls upon the government of Sudan and other signatories and non-signatories to the May 5, 2006, Darfur Peace Agreement to cease hostilities. Calls upon the government of Sudan to facilitate the deployment of the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force, including any non-African peacekeepers. Urges all invited individuals and movements to attend the next round of peace negotiations without preconditions. Condemns: (1) intimidation or threats against camp or civil society leaders to discourage them from attending the peace talks; and (2) actions by any party that undermines the Darfur peace process. Calls upon all parties to the Comprehensive Peace Agreement to support [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Families, Iraq, Iraq compilation, Middle East and North Africa, Military dependents, Military operations, Mothers, Patriotism, Politics and government, South Asia Latest Action: 02/29/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Bill TextHonoring the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the United States. 2/14/2008--Introduced. Honors the sacrifice of all mothers in the Armed Forces who have deployed to theaters of combat on behalf of the United States. Commends the service of approximately 130,000 military mothers who have deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Horn of Africa in support of the Global War on Terror. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Defense policy, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, International military forces, International relief, Military assistance, Military helicopters, Peacekeeping forces, Sudan, Weapons systems Latest Action: 02/08/2008 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S820)
Bill TextA resolution urging the international community to provide the United Nations-African Union Mission in Sudan with essential tactical and utility helicopters. 2/8/2008--Passed Senate 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.) Urges: (1) the members of the international community, including the United States, that possess the capability to expeditiously provide the tactical and utility helicopters needed for the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping mission in Darfur to do so as soon as possible; and (2) the President to personally ask other heads of state to contribute aircraft and crews for the Darfur mission. | | Also tagged in: Alien property, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Communications, Congressional tributes, Criminal justice, Democracy, Diplomacy, Dissenters, Economic assistance, Election candidates, Elections, Ethnic relations, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy Latest Action: 01/29/2008 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S456-457)
Bill TextA resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya. 1/29/2008--Passed Senate 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.) Commends the Kenyan people for their commitment to democracy, as evidenced by the high voter turnout and peaceful voting on election day. Condemns: (1) the violence in Kenya; and (2) threats to civil leaders and human rights activists. Urges politicians and political parties to desist from the deactivation and use of ethnic militias. Calls on the two leading presidential candidates to engage in an internationally brokered dialogue and respect the will of the Kenyan people. Calls for: (1) those who are found guilty of human rights violations to be held accountable for their actions; and (2) an end to restrictions on the media [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Alien property, Civil liberties, Clergy, Commemorations, Communications, Congressional tributes, Criminal justice, Democracy, Diplomacy, Dissenters, Economic assistance, Election candidates, Elections, Ethnic relations, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders Latest Action: 02/08/2008 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextCalling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya. 2/7/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Commends the Kenyan people for their commitment to democracy and respect for the democratic process as evidenced by the high voter turnout and peaceful voting on election day. Condemns the ongoing violence in Kenya and urges all parties concerned to immediately end use of violence as a means to achieve their political objectives. Calls on the two leading presidential candidates to accept offers of external and internal assistance to help find a solution to the current crisis which has the support of the people of Kenya. Calls on Kenyan security forces to refrain from using excessive force and to respect the human rights of Kenyan citizens. Calls for an immediate end to the restrictions on the media, and on the rights of peaceful assembly and association. Condemns threats to civil society [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Africa, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Europe, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Germany, International affairs, Military assistance, Military bases, Military command and control, Peace Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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 committee
Bill TextRecognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the strategic importance of the African continent and welcomes the establishment of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany. Urges the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of State, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to work collaboratively and to consult with African partners in implementing AFRICOM's mandate. Encourages African nations to take advantage of AFRICOM to collaborate in promoting peace and stability on the continent. | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, American investments, Arab countries, Arabs, Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense economics, Defense industries, Defense policy, Displaced persons, Electric power plants Latest Action: 12/31/2007 - Became Public Law No: 110-174.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize State and local governments to divest assets in companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes. 12/31/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on December 12, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 - (Sec. 2) Defines specified terms. (Sec. 3) Expresses the sense of Congress that the U.S. government should support a state or local government decision to divest from or prohibit the investment of state or local assets in a person determined to pose a financial or reputational risk. Authorizes a state or local government to divest state or local assets or prohibit investment of state or local assets in persons that are conducting or have direct investments in business [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Business, China, Civil liberties, Clothing, Developing countries, East Asia, Economic assistance, Economic policy, Employee rights, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Free enterprise Latest Action: 03/25/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Bill TextTo provide for an additional trade preference program for least developed countries, and for other purposes. 10/18/2007--Introduced. New Partnership for Development Act of 2007 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the President to provide for the duty-free treatment of articles (without quantitative limitation) from qualified beneficiary countries that have been designated: (1) a least developed country (except Myanmar and Sudan); and (2) a sub-Saharan African country. (Effectively, providing an additional trade preference program for least developed countries.) Prohibits designation of a country as a qualified beneficiary country, and terminates such country's eligibility for preferential treatment, if it has: (1) not adopted and enforced certain human rights and fair labor practices; (2) failed to make progress to eliminate trade barriers and to establish a market-based economy and the rule of law; and (3) engaged in gross violations of internationally-recognized [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Auditing, Civil liberties, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Debt relief, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Democratic Republic of Congo, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Drug abuse, Drug law enforcement, Economic policy Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Hearings held.
Bill TextA bill to provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries, and for other purposes. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007 - Amends the International Financial Institutions Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury, within the Paris Club of Official Creditors, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), and other international financial institutions, to: (1) provide for debt cancellation of eligible low-income countries (as defined by this Act) to such institutions and to the United States; (2) provide for establishment of frameworks for creditor transparency and responsible lending; and (3) provide that such debt cancellation is not conditioned on harmful economic or environmental conditions.Directs the Government [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Civil liberties, Civil rights, Criminal justice, Cultural relations, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Executive departments, Families, Family services, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government information, Government paperwork, Human rights Latest Action: 10/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextTo establish the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Eradication of Slavery in Sudan Act of 2007 - Establishes the United States Commission to Monitor Slavery and its Eradication in Sudan, which shall have as its primary responsibility: (1) reporting on progress made by the government of Sudan and nongovernmental organizations in identifying the location of slaves in Sudan and ensuring their freedom; (2) working with the government of Sudan to ensure safe passage of freed slaves and family reunification; (3) documenting existing cases of slavery and working to prevent new cases from occurring; (4) ensuring that former slaves have access to basic education and skill training, as well as medical, social, and psychological support needed for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society; (5) ensuring that those individuals responsible for slavery are brought to justice; and (6) recommending U.S. government actions [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, AIDS (Disease), Alien labor, Business, Communicable diseases, Community health services, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Continuing education, Data banks, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Distance education, Economic assistance, Education Latest Action: 10/10/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextTo amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to assist countries in sub-Saharan Africa in the effort to achieve internationally recognized goals in the treatment and prevention of HIV/AIDS and other major diseases and the reduction of maternal and child mortality by improving human health care capacity and improving retention of medical health professionals in sub-Saharan Africa, and for other purposes. 10/10/2007--Introduced. African Health Capacity Investment Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to provide assistance, including through international or nongovernmental organizations, for programs to improve human health care capacity in sub-Saharan Africa. Directs the President to develop and transmit to the appropriate congressional committees a strategy for coordinating, implementing, and monitoring assistance programs for human health care capacity in sub-Saharan Africa. | | Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill TextTo prohibit the importation of gum arabic from Sudan. 8/4/2007--Introduced. Stop Importing Gum Arabic from the Genocidal Government of Sudan Act - Amends the Tariff Suspension and Trade Act of 2000 to prohibit the importation of gum Arabic from Sudan. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms sales, Boycott, China, Defense policy, East Asia, Foreign investments, Foreign policy, Genocide, Insurgency, International affairs, International finance, Olympic games, Peace negotiations, President and foreign policy, Presidents Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should take immediate action to boycott the Summer Olympic Games of 2008 in Beijing, China. 8/4/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the President should take immediate action to boycott the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China; and (2) if such action is taken the President should resume participation in the Games if the governments of the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Sudan take specified actions respecting Darfur. | | Also tagged in: Boycott, Burma, China, Civil liberties, East Asia, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, North Korea, Olympic games, Sports, Sudan, Trade Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should take immediate steps to boycott the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing in August 2008 unless the Chinese regime stops engaging in serious human rights abuses against its citizens and stops supporting serious human rights abuses by the Governments of Sudan, Burma, and North Korea against their citizens. 8/3/2007--Introduced. States that it is the responsibility of the United States to take steps to stop human rights abuses by the Chinese regime against its citizens and to stop the Chinese regime from supporting human rights abuses by Sudan, Burma, and North Korea. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should take steps to boycott the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing unless the Chinese regime ends such human rights abuses. | | Also tagged in: Boycott, Burma, China, Civil liberties, East Asia, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, North Korea, Olympic games, Sports, Sudan, Trade Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Government should take immediate steps to boycott the Summer Olympic Games in Beijing in August 2008 unless the Government of the People's Republic of China stops engaging in serious human rights abuses against its citizens and stops supporting serious human rights abuses by the Governments of Sudan, Burma, and North Korea against their citizens. 8/2/2007--Introduced. States that it is the responsibility of the United States to take steps to stop human rights abuses by the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) against its citizens and to stop the Chinese government from supporting human rights abuses by Sudan, Burma, and North Korea. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the U.S. government should take steps to boycott the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing unless the Chinese government ends such human rights abuses. | | Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10874)
Bill TextA bill to extend the temporary protected status designation of Liberia under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act so that Liberians can continue to be eligible for such status through September 30, 2008. 7/31/2007--Introduced. Extends the designation of Liberia under the Immigration and Nationality Act as a country whose nationals are eligible for temporary protected status and work authorization in the United States. Sets forth eligibility requirements for Liberian nationals or for persons having no nationality whose last habitual residence was Liberia. | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, AIDS (Disease), Air force, Air-to-air missiles, Aliens, American Samoa, Ammunition, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Arms control, Army, Ballistic missiles, Budgets, Buy American, Central Intelligence Agency Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/13/2007--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 - Department of Defense - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, the defense agencies, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Appropriates funds for: (1) the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; (2) environmental restoration for the military departments, the Department of Defense (DOD), and at formerly used defense sites; (3) overseas [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Chad, Children, Church and social problems, Civil liberties, Colleges, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Foreign policy, Genocide, Higher education, Human rights, International affairs Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 573.
Bill TextRecognizing and commending the efforts of the United States public and advocacy groups to raise awareness about and help end the worsening humanitarian crisis and genocide in Darfur, Sudan, and for other purposes. 10/29/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Commends the efforts of the U.S. public and advocacy groups to raise awareness about and help end the worsening humanitarian crisis and genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Supports the efforts of the various local schools, communities, and faith-based, human rights, humanitarian, and youth-led advocacy organizations that have dedicated their time and energy to help end the Darfur genocide and to promote peace, defend human rights, and improve the lives of those affected in Sudan and Chad. Urges the United States to work with its partners in the international community to support a negotiated settlement to the Darfur conflict while implementing a more robust set of multilateral [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextTo extend the designation of Liberia under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act so that Liberians can continue to be eligible for temporary protected status under that section. 7/30/2007--Passed 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.) Extends: (1) the designation of Liberia under the Immigration and Nationality Act as a country whose nationals are eligible for temporary protected status through September 30, 2008; and (2) any related existing work authorization that is effective until October 1, 2007, until not earlier than April 1, 2008. Applies such extension to an alien who is a Liberian national or a person having no nationality whose last habitual residence was Liberia and who: (1) was granted temporary protected status under the designation of Liberia that is effective [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arab countries, Armed forces, Arms sales, Civil liberties, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Democracy, Diplomacy, Diplomats, Embargo, Europe, European Union, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Human rights Latest Action: 07/31/2007 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Bill TextA resolution calling for the urgent deployment of a robust and effective multinational peacekeeping mission with sufficient size, resources, leadership, and mandate to protect civilians in Darfur, Sudan, and for efforts to strengthen the renewal of a just and inclusive peace process. 7/31/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Urges the President of the United States to: (1) work with members of the U.N. Security Council and the African Union (AU) to ensure deployment of the United Nations-African Union peacekeeping force to protect civilians in Darfur, Sudan; (2) work bilaterally and with member states of the North Atlantic Trade Organization (NATO), the United Nations, the European Union (EU), the AU, and other partners to assist such force; and (3) work with Congress to ensure funding for such force. Urges: (1) the Secretary-General of the United Nations and the Chairperson of the AU to expedite such force's deployment; and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Budgets, Economic assistance, Education, Federal aid to education, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Higher education, Immigration, Refugees, Repatriation, Scholarships, Student loan funds, Sudan, Transportation, Travel costs, War relief Latest Action: 07/16/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextTo establish a program to assist Sudanese refugees in the United States known as the "Lost Boys and Lost Girls of Sudan" to voluntarily return to southern Sudan to assist in reconstruction efforts in southern Sudan. 7/16/2007--Introduced. Return of the Lost Boys and Lost Girls of Sudan Act - Requires the Director of Foreign Assistance to establish and carry out a program to assist eligible Sudanese refugees in the United States known as the "Lost Boys and Lost Girls of Sudan" to voluntarily return to southern Sudan to assist in reconstruction efforts. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Director should: (1) review similar programs for purposes of replicating best practices; (2) consult with the Lost Boys/Lost Girls Organization in the United States to identify interested and eligible program candidates; (3) seek cooperation with local and international organizations in southern Sudan to identify appropriate sectors, programs, and projects; and (4) seek [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms control, Arms sales, Assassination, Belgium, Bombings, Boundaries, China, Criminal justice, Cyprus, Defense policy, Democracy, Denmark, East Asia, Economic assistance, Elections Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Bill TextExpressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic institutions and unwavering support for the administration of justice upon those responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public figures opposing Syrian control of Lebanon. 9/25/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Condemns: (1) the attempts by Hezbollah and other pro-Syrian groups to undermine the democratically-elected and legitimate government of Lebanon by extra-legal means; and (2) the campaign of assassinations targeting members of parliament and public figures opposed to Syrian interference in Lebanon, and bombings in civilian areas intended to intimidate the Lebanese people. Calls on the Lebanese parliament to elect a new President in accordance with Lebanon's constitution. Declares that the association of political parties with terrorist organizations, militias, and other armed elements outside of the official military [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 11/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 550.
Bill TextCongratulating the people of Ethiopia on the second millennium of Ethiopia, and for other purposes. 11/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Congratulates the people of Ethiopia on Ethiopia's second millennium and recognizes Ethiopia's long and rich history. Commends Ethiopia's contribution to peace and stability on the African continent through its role in the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU). Recognizes the longstanding Ethiopia-U.S. relationship. Commends: (1) the organizers of the second millennium celebration in Ethiopia and the United States; and (2) the peaceful and jubilant celebration of Ethiopia's second millennium. | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Arms sales, Arrest, Budgets, Child health, Child welfare, Children, Children's rights, Civil defense, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Colombia, Compulsory military service, Congress, Congress and foreign policy Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextTo end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. 7/12/2007--Introduced. Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2007 - Defines "child soldier." Prohibits, with a national interest waiver, funds appropriated or otherwise made available for specified military and related areas from being obligated or otherwise made available to the government of a country identified by the Department of State as having governmental armed forces or government supported armed groups, including paramilitaries, militias, or civil defense forces, that recruit or use child soldiers. Directs the Secretary of State to notify any government so identified. Authorizes the President to reinstate assistance upon certifying to Congress that a government is implementing: (1) compliance measures; and (2) mechanisms to prohibit future use of child soldiers and to ensure that no children are recruited, conscripted, or otherwise compelled to serve [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Air piracy, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alaska, Alternative dispute resolution, Animals, Appropriations, Arizona, Bears, Budgets, California, Children, Civil war, Climate change Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Feinstein. With written report No. 110-91.
Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 6/26/2007--Reported to Senate 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.) Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations for the Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and related agencies for FY2008. Title I: Department of the Interior - Makes appropriations for FY2008 to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for: (1) land and resource management; (2) wildland fire management (including transfer of funds); (3) construction; (4) land acquisition; (5) Oregon and California grant lands; (5) range improvements; (6) service charges, [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aliens, Americans in foreign countries, Bombings, Compensation (Law), Criminal justice, Department of State, Diplomats, Embassies, Executive departments, Families, Federal employees, Foreign policy, Foreign service, Government employees, International affairs, Kenya Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 403.
Bill TextTo provide compensation to relatives of United States citizens who were killed as a result of the bombings of United States Embassies in East Africa on August 7, 1998. 10/2/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Foreign Service Victims of Terrorism Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to provide a death gratuity for foreign national employees, foreign nationals appointees, and locally employed staff who die as a result of injuries suffered abroad in an amount equal to one year's basic salary at the highest step of the highest grade on the local compensation plan of the country in which the foreign staffer was being paid. Authorizes the Secretary of State or the head of a relevant agency to make an additional payment to the surviving dependents of a Foreign Service employee or a government executive branch employee killed as a result of an act of international terrorism in an amount equal to a maximum of eight times such [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Arms sales, Arrest, Budgets, Child health, Child welfare, Children, Children's rights, Civil defense, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Colombia, Compulsory military service, Congress, Congress and foreign policy Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextTo end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2007 - Defines "child soldier." Prohibits, with a national interest waiver, funds appropriated or otherwise made available for specified military and related areas from being obligated or otherwise made available to the government of a country identified by the Department of State as having governmental armed forces or government supported armed groups, including paramilitaries, militias, or civil defense forces, that recruit or use child soldiers. Directs the Secretary of State to notify any government so identified. Authorizes the President to reinstate assistance upon certifying to Congress that a government is implementing: (1) compliance measures; and (2) mechanisms to prohibit future use of child soldiers and to ensure that no children are recruited, conscripted, or otherwise compelled to serve [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Auditing, Civil liberties, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Debt relief, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Democratic Republic of Congo, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Drug abuse, Drug law enforcement, Economic policy Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextTo provide for greater responsibility in lending and expanded cancellation of debts owed to the United States and the international financial institutions by low-income countries, and for other purposes. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2007 - Amends the International Financial Institutions Act to direct the Secretary of the Treasury, within the Paris Club of Official Creditors, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank), and other international financial institutions, to: (1) provide for debt cancellation of eligible low-income countries (as defined by this Act) to such institutions and to the United States; (2) provide for establishment of frameworks for creditor transparency and responsible lending; and (3) provide that such debt cancellation is not conditioned on harmful economic or environmental conditions.Directs the Government Accountability [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: American investments, Armed forces, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Civil war, Congress, Congressional oversight, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Energy, Fines (Penalties), Genocide, Government information, Government paperwork Latest Action: 06/07/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7337-7338)
Bill TextA bill to require the disclosure of certain activities relating to the petroleum industry of Sudan, to increase the penalties for violations of sanctions provisions, and for other purposes. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Sudan Disclosure and Enforcement Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should bring before the U.N. Security Council a resolution requiring multilateral sanctions against the government of Sudan in response to its acts of genocide against the people of Darfur and its continued refusal to allow the implementation of a peacekeeping force. Amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to require specified securities issuers who are involved in the petroleum industry in Sudan to disclose to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC): (1) such activities if they result in annual gross receipts of $1 million or more; and (2) the geographic area within Sudan where such activities occurred, and specifically if such activities took place solely [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 09/26/2007 - Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 110-246.
Bill TextA bill to establish a national geothermal initiative to encourage increased production of energy from geothermal resources, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--Introduced. National Geothermal Initiative Act of 2007 - Declares a national goal to achieve 20% of total electrical energy production in the United States from geothermal resources by 2030. Establishes a national geothermal initiative under which the federal government shall seek to achieve the national goal.Requires each federal agency to give priority to programs and efforts necessary to achieve such national goal. Specifies goals for the Secretaries of Energy and of the Interior. Instructs the Secretary of Energy to implement a geothermal research and development program to achieve such goals, and the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a related comprehensive nationwide geothermal resource assessment. Amends the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to authorize appropriations for the Intermountain [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Colleges, Corporate accountability, Corporate finance, Defense policy, Education, Finance, Foreign policy, Genocide, Higher education, Human rights, International affairs, International finance Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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 commi
Bill TextEncouraging the Federal Government and State and municipal governments, universities, companies, and other institutions in the United States, and all Americans to divest from companies that do business with Sudan. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Calls upon the government of Sudan to end the violence against the people of Darfur and enter into peace talks with those factions in Darfur that are non-signatories of the Darfur Peace Agreement. Encourages federal, state, municipal, university, corporate, and private citizen divestiture from companies that do business with Sudan. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, Democracy, Elections, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, International cooperation, Law, Negotiations, Nonviolence Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 110-136.
Bill TextA bill to support democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes. 7/24/2007--Reported to Senate 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.)Support for Democracy and Human Rights in Zimbabwe Act of 2007 - States that is U.S. policy to: (1) support the people of Zimbabwe in their efforts to promote democracy and respect for human rights in Zimbabwe; and (2) call on President Mugabe to restore democracy and human rights in Zimbabwe. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States welcomes the Southern African Development Community's announcement that the President of South Africa, Thabo Mbeki, will lead negotiations between the ruling and opposition parties in Zimbabwe; (2) preparations should be made to hold free elections in accordance with international standards; (3) cooperation [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armistices, Arms sales, China, Civil liberties, Defense policy, Diplomacy, East Asia, Foreign aid, Foreign investments, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Genocide, Human rights, Insurgency, International affairs Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 422.
Bill TextCalling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan. 6/5/2007--Passed House 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.) Calls upon the government of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to condemn the atrocities taking place in Darfur, Sudan, and end military and economic assistance to the government of Sudan until Sudan stops civilian attacks and engages in peace negotiations. Recognizes the close relationship between the PRC and Sudan and urges the PRC to use its political, international, and economic influence to stop the violence in Darfur, Sudan. Recognizes that the spirit of the Olympics, which is to bring together nations and people from all over the world in peace, is incompatible with actions supporting [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armistices, China, Civil liberties, Defense policy, Diplomacy, East Asia, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Genocide, Human rights, Insurgency, International affairs, International military forces, International relief Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Star Print ordered on on the resolution.
Bill TextA resolution calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to use its unique influence and economic leverage to stop genocide and violence in Darfur, Sudan. 7/30/2007--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Recognizes the close relationship between the People's Republic of China (PRC) and Sudan and urges the government the PRC to use its full influence to: (1) urge President Omar al-Bashir of Sudan to abide by his agreement to allow a U.N. peacekeeping force as described in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1706; (2) call for Sudanese compliance with Security Council Resolutions 1556 and 1564 and the Darfur Peace Agreement which demand that Sudan disarm militias operating in Darfur; (3) call on all parties to the conflict to adhere to the 2004 N'Djamena ceasefire agreement and the recently-agreed U.N. communique; (4) emphasize that there can be no military solution to the conflict in Darfur and that implementation of a legitimate [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agricultural assistance, Agriculture, American investments, Business, Civil liberties, Communications, Compensation (Law), Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Constitution, Counterterrorism, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Democracy Latest Action: 05/09/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextTo encourage and facilitate the consolidation of security, human rights, democracy, and economic freedom in Ethiopia. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2007 - 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; and (5) strengthen U.S.-Ethiopian relations. Directs the Secretary of State to take specified actions to support human rights and democratization in Ethiopia. Prohibits until the President makes specified congressional certifications: (1) security assistance to Ethiopia, with exceptions for peacekeeping or counter-terrorism [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Accreditation (Medical care), Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Agricultural conservation, Agriculture, Air cargo, Air force, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition, Animal diseases, Animals, Architecture and the disabled Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 5/25/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, International Affairs, and Other Security-Related Needs - Chapter 1 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. Chapter 2 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Justice, to remain available through FY2008, for general legal activities, U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Security Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 05/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextA bill to amend the African Development Foundation Act to change the name of the Foundation, modify the administrative authorities of the Foundation, and for other purposes. 5/3/2007--Introduced. African Development Foundation Act of 2007 - Amends the African Development Foundation Act to rename the African Development Foundation as the United States African Development Foundation. Increases individual project funding limits. Authorizes the Foundation to make awards to qualifying small- or medium-sized entities that are not wholly owned or controlled African entities. Authorizes (current law requires) the Foundation's Board of Directors to establish an advisory council. | | Also tagged in: Americans in foreign countries, Budgets, Civil war, Economic development, Education, Federal aid to education, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government lending, Higher education, Immigrants, Immigration, Infrastructure, Infrastructure (Economics), International affairs, Refugees Latest Action: 07/09/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextTo establish a student loan forgiveness program for members of the Sudanese Diaspora to enable them to return to southern Sudan and contribute to the reconstruction effort of southern Sudan. 4/24/2007--Introduced. Sudanese Diaspora Loan Forgiveness Act - Amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to establish education loan forgiveness programs for Sudanese citizens who have become naturalized U.S. citizens or who are lawfully residing in the United States if they commit to returning to Southern Sudan for five or more years to help repair damage to infrastructure caused by the Sudanese civil war. | | Also tagged in: Admission of nonimmigrants, Agriculture, Armed forces, Assassination, Civil liberties, Clinics, Communications, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Democracy, Economic assistance Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextTo 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 | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Africans, Alien labor, Aliens, Children, Department of Justice, Deportation, Executive departments, Families, Immigrants, Immigration, Injunctions, Labor, Law, Liberia Latest Action: 05/04/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Bill TextTo adjust the immigration status of certain Liberian nationals who were provided refuge in the United States. 4/19/2007--Introduced. Liberian Refugee Immigration Protection Act of 2007 - Provides for the permanent resident status adjustment of certain Liberian nationals who were granted, or are eligible to apply for, temporary protected status on or after March 27, 1991. | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Arms sales, Arrest, Budgets, Child health, Child welfare, Children, Children's rights, Civil defense, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Colombia, Compulsory military service, Congress, Congress and foreign policy Latest Action: 04/24/2007 - Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
Bill TextA bill to end the use of child soldiers in hostilities around the world, and for other purposes. 4/19/2007--Introduced. Child Soldier Prevention Act of 2007 - Defines "child soldier." Prohibits, with a national interest waiver, funds appropriated or otherwise made available for specified military and related areas from being obligated or otherwise made available to the government of a country identified by the Department of State as having governmental armed forces or government supported armed groups, including paramilitaries, militias, or civil defense forces, that recruit or use child soldiers. Directs the Secretary of State to notify any government so identified. Authorizes the President to reinstate assistance upon certifying to Congress that a government is implementing: (1) compliance measures; and (2) mechanisms to prohibit future use of child soldiers and to ensure that no children are recruited, conscripted, or otherwise compelled [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Civil liberties, Communications, Congressional tributes, Criminal justice, Democracy, Detention of persons, Diplomats, Dissenters, Federal officials, Foreign policy, Government employees, Human rights, International affairs, Judicial opinions, Law Latest Action: 06/26/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8519-8520; text as passed Senate: CR S8519-8520)
Bill TextA concurrent resolution condemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society. 6/26/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the state-sponsored violence taking place in Zimbabwe represents a serious violation of fundamental human rights and the rule of law and should be condemned by all responsible governments, civic organizations, religious leaders, and international bodies; and (2) the government of Zimbabwe has not lived up to its commitments as a signatory to the Constitutive Act of the African Union and African Charter of Human and Peoples Rights. Condemns: (1) the government of Zimbabwe's violent suppression of political and human rights; (2) the harassment and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Civil liberties, Civil rights, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Families, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, Legislation, Lesotho, Married people, Sex discrimination, Special days, Women, Women's rights Latest Action: 07/16/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 294.
Bill TextA resolution commending the Kingdom of Lesotho for the enactment of a law to improve the status of married women and ensure the access of married women to property rights. 7/16/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Applauds the enactment of the Legal Capacity of Married Persons Act by the Kingdom of Lesotho. Lauds the Kingdom of Lesotho for demonstrating its commitment to improve gender equity. Commends the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) for developing and implementing policies to advance gender equity in the Kingdom of Lesotho and other countries eligible for MCC financial assistance. | | Also tagged in: Agricultural extension work, Agriculture, Air pollution, Alcohol as fuel, Alternative energy sources, Biomass energy, Brazil, Budgets, Business, Canada, Carbon cycle, Caribbean area, China, Clean coal technology, Climate change, Commercialization Latest Action: 03/28/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4054)
Bill TextA bill to direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign governments to develop partnerships that will strengthen diplomatic relations and energy security by accelerating the development of biofuels production, research, and infrastructure to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and increase income, while improving energy security and protecting the environment. 3/28/2007--Introduced. United States-Brazil Energy Cooperation Pact of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of State to establish the Western Hemisphere Energy Cooperation Forum which should seek to: (1) strengthen relationships between the United States and other countries of the Western Hemisphere through cooperation on energy issues; and (2) enhance cooperation between major energy producers and major energy consumers in the Western Hemisphere, particularly among the governments of Brazil, Canada, Mexico, the United States, and Venezuela. Directs the U.S. government to seek to implement: [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Civil liberties, Communications, Congressional tributes, Criminal justice, Democracy, Detention of persons, Diplomats, Dissenters, Federal officials, Foreign policy, Government employees, Human rights, International affairs, Judicial opinions, Law Latest Action: 04/18/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextCondemning the recent violent actions of the Government of Zimbabwe against peaceful opposition party activists and members of civil society. 4/17/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the state-sponsored violence taking place in Zimbabwe represents a serious violation of fundamental human rights and the rule of law and should be condemned by all responsible governments, civic organizations, religious leaders, and international bodies; and (2) the government of Zimbabwe has not lived up to its commitments as a signatory to the Constitutive Act of the African Union and African Charter of Human and Peoples Rights. Condemns: (1) the government of Zimbabwe's violent suppression of political and human rights; (2) government harassment and intimidation of lawyers attempting to carry out their professional obligations to their clients and repeated failure by police to comply with court decisions;[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, AIDS (Disease), Air force, Alabama, American investments, Appropriations, Architect of the Capitol, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Army Corps of Engineers, Asbestos Latest Action: 03/22/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Byrd. With written report No. 110-37.
Bill TextAn original bill making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 3/22/2007--Reported to Senate 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.) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1: Department of Agriculture - Makes emergency supplemental FY2007 appropriations for specified activities related to the global war on terror to the Department of Agriculture (including food relief to certain foreign countries). (Sec. 1101) Makes specified appropriations to reimburse the Commodity Credit Corporation for the release of eligible commodities for emergency humanitarian food needs in developing countries [...]
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