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Latest Action: 03/01/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCalling on the Government of Venezuela to respect a free and independent media and to avoid all acts of censorship against the media and free expression. 3/1/2007--Introduced. Supports members of the media in Venezuela who are facing an assault on their rights to freedoms of the press, speech, and expression. Expresses concern regarding the announcement of Venezuelan President Chavez not to renew the broadcasting license of Radio Caracas Television (RCTV), and calls upon the government of Venezuela to reverse the decision not to renew RCTV's license. Urges the government of Venezuela to: (1) create an independent body to assign and renew broadcasting licenses in Venezuela; and (2) respect the rights of freedom of expression for all Venezuelans. Calls upon the government of Venezuela to respect the rights of an independent media.
Also tagged in: Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Communications, Criminal justice, Democracy, Dissenters, Foreign policy, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press, Human rights, International affairs, International agencies, International law, Latin America, Law, Murder, Opposition (Political science), Organization of American States (OAS), Police brutality, Political parties, Political persecution, Politics and government, Rule of law, Torture, Treaties
Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere. Bill TextCalling on the Government of Venezuela to uphold the human rights and civil liberties of the people of Venezuela. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Expresses support for the people of Venezuela in their daily struggle for freedom, democratic self-governance, and the establishment of the rule of law. Calls on the government of Venezuela to: (1) abide by its obligations under international human rights treaties and international humanitarian law to ensure the rights of all individuals, irrespective of their political views; and (2) end killings, torture, and ill treatment by the police and military. Encourages: (1) the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights (IACHR) to monitor the human rights situation in Venezuela; and (2) the President and the Secretary of State to assist democracy and human rights activists and the nonviolent democratic opposition in Venezuela. Expresses support for the Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for his [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/12/2007 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 110-54. Bill TextA bill to increase cooperation on energy issues between the United States Government and foreign governments and entities in order to secure the strategic and economic interests of the United States, and for other purposes. 4/12/2007--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.) Energy Diplomacy and Security Act of 2007 - Defines "major energy producer" and "major energy consumer." Expresses the sense of Congress respecting energy diplomacy and security. States that the Secretary of State should seek immediately to establish: (1) strategic energy partnerships with the governments of major energy producers and major energy consumers, and with governments of other countries; (2) petroleum crisis response mechanisms with the governments of China and India; [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 11/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 435. Bill TextExpressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the activities of terrorist organizations sponsored by that regime in Latin America. 11/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses concern over the emerging national security implications of Iran's efforts to expand its influence in Latin America. Supports the existing counterterrorism efforts of Latin American countries, including the successful counterterrorism efforts of the 3+1 Group (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and the United States). Emphasizes the importance of eliminating Hizbollah's financial network in the tri-border region of South America. Commends the efforts of individual countries and regional bodies in the Western Hemisphere that have led efforts to eliminate terrorist financing and other terrorist operations. Urges the U.S. government to work with countries in the [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), 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, Coal, Commercialization, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Diplomacy, East Asia, Economic assistance, Economic development, Economic impact statements, Economic policy, Education, Electric power plants, Electric power production, Emissions trading, Energy, Energy consumption, Energy crops, Energy demand, Energy development, Energy policy, Energy research, Energy security, Energy supplies, Environmental protection, Europe, European Union, Exchange of persons programs, Federal aid to education, Food, Food supply, Foreign aid, Foreign loans, Foreign policy, Forest conservation, Free trade, Governmental investigations, Grants-in-aid, Greenhouse gases, Haiti, Heating, Higher education, Hydrocarbons, Import restrictions, Imports, Income tax, India, International affairs, International cooperation, International finance, Investments, Japan, Job creation, Labor, Latin America, Liquefied natural gas, Mexico, Natural gas, Natural resources, Nongovernmental organizations, Normal trade relations, Petroleum industry, Petroleum reserves, Pipelines, Poverty, Public-private partnerships, Rural affairs, Rural economic development, Science policy, South Africa, South Asia, Sustainable development, Tariff, Tax credits, Tax treaties, Taxation, Technological innovations, Technology, Trade, Trade negotiations, Transportation, Tropical forests, Western Hemisphere
Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. 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: Civil liberties, Communications, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press, Human rights, International affairs, Latin America, Regionalism (International organization), Telecommunication, Television stations
Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6923; text as passed Senate: CR S6923) Bill TextA resolution expressing the profound concerns of the Senate regarding the transgression against freedom of thought and expression that is being carried out in Venezuela, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--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 profound concern about the transgression against freedom of thought and expression in Venezuela by President Hugo Chavez's refusal to renew the concession of Radio Caracas Television. Encourages the Organization of American States (OAS) to respond appropriately to such transgression.
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Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextRegarding the recent actions of Hugo Chavez and the Government of Venezuela. 7/19/2007--Introduced. Expresses outrage over Hugo Chavez's recent actions respecting control of energy companies operating in Venezuela. Encourages the protection of investment and respect for the sanctity of property rights. Recognizes the hard work and contributions of American workers, engineers, and scientists abroad, without whom, projects in Venezuela would not exist. Urges: (1) American companies to stand up for their shareholders' property rights; and (2) the U.S. government to continue providing a model of public-private cooperation to the world in delivering on the energy needs of its citizens.
Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Business, Cartels, Dispute settlement, East Asia, Ecuador, Energy, Energy prices, Energy supplies, Export controls, Foreign policy, Free trade, Indonesia, International affairs, International agencies, Kuwait, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, Natural gas, Natural gas prices, Nigeria, Nontariff trade barriers, OPEC countries, Petroleum, Price fixing, Qatar, Restrictive trade practices, Saudi Arabia, Trade, Trade negotiations, United Arab Emirates
Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive practices against certain oil exporting countries. 5/1/2008--Introduced. OPEC Accountability Act - Requires the President to initiate consultations with Indonesia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Saudi Arabia to seek their elimination of any action that: (1) limits the production or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product; (2) sets or maintains the price of any such product; or (3) otherwise is an action in restraint of trade with respect to such products when such action constitutes an act, policy, or practice that is unjustifiable and burdens and restricts U.S. commerce. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to: (1) initiate World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute proceedings if the consultation is not successful with respect to any such country; and (2) take appropriate action regarding the country under [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Business, Cartels, Dispute settlement, East Asia, Ecuador, Energy, Energy prices, Energy supplies, Export controls, Foreign policy, Free trade, Indonesia, International affairs, International agencies, Kuwait, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, Natural gas, Natural gas prices, Nigeria, Nontariff trade barriers, OPEC countries, Petroleum, Price fixing, Qatar, Restrictive trade practices, Saudi Arabia, Trade, Trade negotiations, United Arab Emirates
Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive practices against certain oil exporting countries. 5/6/2008--Introduced. OPEC Accountability Act - Requires the President to initiate consultations with Indonesia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Saudi Arabia to seek their elimination of any action that: (1) limits the production or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product; (2) sets or maintains the price of any such product; or (3) otherwise is an action in restraint of trade with respect to such products when such action constitutes an act, policy, or practice that is unjustifiable and burdens and restricts U.S. commerce. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to: (1) initiate World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute proceedings if the consultation is not successful with respect to any such country; and (2) take appropriate action regarding the country under [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). Bill Text
To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs.
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Latest Action: 07/24/2008 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Select Committee on Intelligence. Bill TextTo require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues. 7/23/2008--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.) National Energy Security Intelligence Act of 2008 - Requires the Director of National Intelligence to submit to Congress a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs, including: (1) the short- and long-term outlook for prices, supply, and demand for key forms of energy such as crude oil, natural gas, and alternative fuels; (2) the plans and intentions of key energy-producing and exporting nations with respect to energy production and supply; and (3) the national security implications.
Also tagged in: Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Energy, Energy demand, Energy prices, Energy security, Energy supplies, Foreign policy, Governmental investigations, Intelligence activities, International affairs, Iran, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, National security, Natural gas, Petroleum, Terrorism, Trade
Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select). Bill Text
To require the Director of National Intelligence to conduct a national intelligence assessment on national security and energy security issues relating to rapidly escalating energy costs.
Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Business, Cartels, Dispute settlement, East Asia, Ecuador, Energy, Energy prices, Energy supplies, Export controls, Foreign policy, Free trade, Indonesia, International affairs, International agencies, Kuwait, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, Natural gas, Natural gas prices, Nigeria, Nontariff trade barriers, OPEC countries, Petroleum, Price fixing, Qatar, Restrictive trade practices, Saudi Arabia, Trade, Trade negotiations, United Arab Emirates
Latest Action: 05/06/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive practices against certain oil exporting countries. 5/6/2008--Introduced. OPEC Accountability Act - Requires the President to initiate consultations with Indonesia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Saudi Arabia to seek their elimination of any action that: (1) limits the production or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product; (2) sets or maintains the price of any such product; or (3) otherwise is an action in restraint of trade with respect to such products when such action constitutes an act, policy, or practice that is unjustifiable and burdens and restricts U.S. commerce. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to: (1) initiate World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute proceedings if the consultation is not successful with respect to any such country; and (2) take appropriate action regarding the country under [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Business, Cartels, Dispute settlement, East Asia, Ecuador, Energy, Energy prices, Energy supplies, Export controls, Foreign policy, Free trade, Indonesia, International affairs, International agencies, Kuwait, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, Natural gas, Natural gas prices, Nigeria, Nontariff trade barriers, OPEC countries, Petroleum, Price fixing, Qatar, Restrictive trade practices, Saudi Arabia, Trade, Trade negotiations, United Arab Emirates
Latest Action: 05/01/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to require the United States Trade Representative to pursue a complaint of anticompetitive practices against certain oil exporting countries. 5/1/2008--Introduced. OPEC Accountability Act - Requires the President to initiate consultations with Indonesia, Kuwait, Nigeria, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Venezuela, Ecuador, and Saudi Arabia to seek their elimination of any action that: (1) limits the production or distribution of oil, natural gas, or any other petroleum product; (2) sets or maintains the price of any such product; or (3) otherwise is an action in restraint of trade with respect to such products when such action constitutes an act, policy, or practice that is unjustifiable and burdens and restricts U.S. commerce. Requires the U.S. Trade Representative to: (1) initiate World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute proceedings if the consultation is not successful with respect to any such country; and (2) take appropriate action regarding the country under [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCalling for the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to be designated a state sponsor of terrorism. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Condemns the government of Venezuela for its support of international terrorist groups. Directs the Secretary of State to work with the countries of the Western Hemisphere to ensure implementation of: (1) the Inter-American Convention Against Terrorism; and (2) U.N. Security Council resolutions to prevent the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons, and to halt the spread of global terrorism. Calls upon the government of Venezuela to renounce all support to terrorist organizations, including the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC) and the Colombian National Liberation Army. Urges the U.S. government to designate Venezuela as a state sponsor of terrorism.
Also tagged in: Aggression, Armed forces, Arms control, Colombia, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Democracy, Drug abuse, Drug law enforcement, Drug traffic, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Guerrilla warfare, International affairs, International cooperation, Latin America, Politics and government, State-sponsored terrorism, Terrorism, Weapons systems
Latest Action: 02/07/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCondemning the actions and statements of Venezuelan president Hugo Rafael Chavez Frias. 2/7/2008--Introduced. Expresses support for the Venezuelan people and their continued democratic self-governance. Calls upon the Chavez government to immediately implement measures to stop Venezuelan territory and weapons from being used as resources by terrorist organizations. Calls upon the United States to examine the extent to which Venezuela may be designated as a terrorist sanctuary.
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Latest Action: 07/19/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextRegarding the recent actions of Hugo Chavez and the Government of Venezuela. 7/19/2007--Introduced. Expresses outrage over Hugo Chavez's recent actions respecting control of energy companies operating in Venezuela. Encourages the protection of investment and respect for the sanctity of property rights. Recognizes the hard work and contributions of American workers, engineers, and scientists abroad, without whom, projects in Venezuela would not exist. Urges: (1) American companies to stand up for their shareholders' property rights; and (2) the U.S. government to continue providing a model of public-private cooperation to the world in delivering on the energy needs of its citizens.
Also tagged in: Argentina, Armed forces, Brazil, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, International cooperation, International finance, Iran, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, National security, Paraguay, Terrorism, Terrorists, Western Hemisphere
Latest Action: 11/05/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 435. Bill TextExpressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the activities of terrorist organizations sponsored by that regime in Latin America. 11/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses concern over the emerging national security implications of Iran's efforts to expand its influence in Latin America. Supports the existing counterterrorism efforts of Latin American countries, including the successful counterterrorism efforts of the 3+1 Group (Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and the United States). Emphasizes the importance of eliminating Hizbollah's financial network in the tri-border region of South America. Commends the efforts of individual countries and regional bodies in the Western Hemisphere that have led efforts to eliminate terrorist financing and other terrorist operations. Urges the U.S. government to work with countries in the [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Civil liberties, Communications, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Freedom of speech, Freedom of the press, Human rights, International affairs, Latin America, Regionalism (International organization), Telecommunication, Television stations
Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6923; text as passed Senate: CR S6923) Bill TextA resolution expressing the profound concerns of the Senate regarding the transgression against freedom of thought and expression that is being carried out in Venezuela, and for other purposes. 5/24/2007--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 profound concern about the transgression against freedom of thought and expression in Venezuela by President Hugo Chavez's refusal to renew the concession of Radio Caracas Television. Encourages the Organization of American States (OAS) to respond appropriately to such transgression.
Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), 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, Coal, Commercialization, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Diplomacy, East Asia, Economic assistance, Economic development, Economic impact statements, Economic policy, Education, Electric power plants, Electric power production, Emissions trading, Energy, Energy consumption, Energy crops, Energy demand, Energy development, Energy policy, Energy research, Energy security, Energy supplies, Environmental protection, Europe, European Union, Exchange of persons programs, Federal aid to education, Food, Food supply, Foreign aid, Foreign loans, Foreign policy, Forest conservation, Free trade, Governmental investigations, Grants-in-aid, Greenhouse gases, Haiti, Heating, Higher education, Hydrocarbons, Import restrictions, Imports, Income tax, India, International affairs, International cooperation, International finance, Investments, Japan, Job creation, Labor, Latin America, Liquefied natural gas, Mexico, Natural gas, Natural resources, Nongovernmental organizations, Normal trade relations, Petroleum industry, Petroleum reserves, Pipelines, Poverty, Public-private partnerships, Rural affairs, Rural economic development, Science policy, South Africa, South Asia, Sustainable development, Tariff, Tax credits, Tax treaties, Taxation, Technological innovations, Technology, Trade, Trade negotiations, Transportation, Tropical forests, Western Hemisphere
Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably. 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
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