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Latest Action: 06/22/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1381-1382) Bill TextProviding for Operation Iraqi Freedom cost accountability. 1/24/2007--Introduced. Requires: (1) the Department of Defense Inspector General and the Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction to report quarterly to Congress respecting the expenditures of military and reconstruction funds in Iraq, including efforts to obtain assistance from other countries and an assessment of future funding needs; (2) the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct an audit if either Inspector General fails to submit such report; and (3) the imposition of sanctions against contractors who have engaged in profiteering or fraud. States that: (1) Congress should create a Truman Committee to conduct an ongoing study and investigation of Operation Iraqi Freedom contracts; (2) funding requests for Operation Iraqi Freedom beginning with FY2008 must come through the regular appropriations process and not through emergency supplementals; and (3) the Administration should condition [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/18/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S779-780) Bill TextA resolution calling for the strengthening of the efforts of the United States to defeat the Taliban and terrorist networks in Afghanistan. 1/18/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the United States must strengthen its commitment to establishing long-term stability and peace in Afghanistan; (2) the President should not reduce U.S. troop levels in Afghanistan in order to increase U.S. troop levels in Iraq; (3) the United States, in partnership with the International Security Assistance Force and the government of Afghanistan, should increase efforts to eradicate the Taliban, terrorist organizations, and criminal networks currently operating in Afghanistan; (4) the United States should increase economic assistance to Afghanistan for reconstruction, social and economic development, counternarcotics efforts, and democracy promotion; and (5) the United States should encourage members of the international community to deliver on their financial pledges [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1579-1580) Bill TextA resolution expressing support for the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) supporting the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of the Somali Republic; (2) recognizing Ethiopia, particularly Prime Minister Meles, and Kenya for their efforts toward pursuing peace in Somalia and support for the United States in the War on Terror; (3) that the United States should support multi-party talks to establish a national unity government in Somalia; (4) that U.S. assistance will better equip the TFG to face the challenges of restoring peace; (5) that the United States should promote foreign investment in Somalia; and (6) that the United States should aid the TFG to locate and free Somali-owned financial assets throughout the world, solicit support from other friendly countries, and encourage nongovernmental organizations to commit more resources to Somalia.
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Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1868) Bill TextA resolution expressing support for the Transitional Federal Government of the Somali Republic. 2/12/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) supporting the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) of the Somali Republic; (2) recognizing Ethiopia, particularly Prime Minister Meles, and Kenya for their efforts toward pursuing peace in Somalia and support for the United States in the War on Terror; (3) that the United States should support multi-party talks to establish a national unity government in Somalia; (4) that U.S. assistance will better equip the TFG to face the challenges of restoring peace; (5) that the United States should promote foreign investment in Somalia; and (6) that the United States should aid the TFG to locate and free Somali-owned financial assets throughout the world, solicit support from other friendly countries, and encourage nongovernmental organizations to commit more resources to Somalia.
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextTo provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS in India, and for other purposes. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Amends the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to provide assistance to combat HIV/AIDS in India.
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Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should address the ongoing problem of untouchability in India. 7/23/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses the sense of Congress that, as the leaders of the United States and the Republic of India have expressed commitment to the values of human freedom, democracy, and the rule of law, it is in U.S. interests to address the treatment of the Dalits and Tribals in India by: (1) raising the issue of caste discrimination and untouchability; (2) encouraging the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to ensure that the needs of Dalit organizations are incorporated in project development; (3) ensuring that projects that positively impact Dalit and Tribal communities, especially Dalit women, are developed; (4) ensuring that cooperative research programs targeting rural health care, the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and rural technology contain proper focus on the [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on International Organizations, Human Rights, and Oversight. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should take action to meet its obligations, and to ensure that all other member states of the United Nations meet their obligations, to women as agreed to in United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 relating to women, peace, and security, and the United States should fully assume the implementation of international law relating to human rights that protects the rights of women and girls during and after conflicts, and for other purposes. 2/8/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) member states of the United Nations should meet their obligations to women as agreed to in U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325, including increased representation of women at all decision-making levels in conflict resolution and peace processes; and (2) the United States should fully implement international law relating to human rights that protects the rights of women and [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should transmit to Congress detailed reports on the situation in Iraq to facilitate greater congressional oversight, work with the international community to create an international peacekeeping force and reconstruction program for Iraq, and seek to convene a peace conference in a neutral location to encourage Iraq's ethnic and religious factions to achieve the important goals of national reconciliation, security, and governance for Iraq. 2/12/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) transmit to Congress detailed reports on the situation in Iraq so that informed decisions can be made regarding both funding for the reconstruction of Iraq and eventual redeployment of U.S. troops from Iraq; (2) work with the international community, including all of Iraq's neighbors, to establish an international conference to create an international peacekeeping [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/17/2007 - Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution. Bill TextSupporting the goals and ideals of World Water Day. 4/17/2007--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.) Supports World Water Day. Recognizes the importance of increasing access to safe drinking water and sanitation as well as the conservation and sustainable management of water resources. Urges an increased effort and the investment of greater resources by the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and all relevant federal agencies towards providing sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water and sanitation for the poor and very poor.
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Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held. Bill TextDisagreeing with the plan announced by the President on January 10, 2007, to increase by more than 20,000 the number of United States combat troops in Iraq, and urging the President instead to consider options and alternatives for achieving success in Iraq. 2/14/2007--Introduced. States that Congress disagrees with the plan announced by the President on January 10, 2007, to increase by more than 20,000 the number of U.S. combat troops in Iraq and urges the President to consider the options set forth in this resolution. States that Congress believes that: (1) the military rules of engagement must allow maximum opportunity for U.S. and coalition forces to pursue the enemy in Iraq; (2) U.S. Armed Forces fighting insurgents and al Qaida terrorists in Al Anbar Province need to be reinforced as determined by military commanders; (3) the Iraq reconstruction effort must focus on projects with a small security footprint; (4) one person in Iraq must have absolute authority and [...] show full description
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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
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Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextA bill to address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes. 9/23/2008--Introduced. Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 - Expresses the sense of Congress concerning Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons.Directs the Secretary of State, with respect to vulnerable populations in Iraq and with respect to countries containing a significant population of Iraqi refugees (including Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and Iran), to provide such countries or appropriate international organizations and nongovernmental organizations with specified humanitarian assistance.Directs [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/27/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10020; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10009-10010) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the conflict between Russia and Georgia. 9/27/2008--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 the sense of the Senate that: (1) the Russian Federation's disproportionate military response on the sovereign territory of Georgia, including the South Ossetian Autonomous Region and the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, is in violation of international law and commitments of the Russian Federation; (2) the United States recognizes significant common interests with the Russian Federation which can serve as the basis for improved long-term relations; (3) the Russian Federation should comply with the cease-fire agreement; (4) the Russian Federation and Georgia should refrain from the future use of force to resolve the status of Abkhazia and South Ossetia,[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 11/18/2008 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1124 under authority of the order of the Senate of 11/17/2008. Bill TextMaking supplemental appropriations for job creation and preservation, infrastructure investment, and economic and energy assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 9/26/2008--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.) Job Creation and Unemployment Relief Act of 2008 - Title I: Infrastructure Investments - Chapter I: Transportation - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2009 for infrastructure investments to the Department of Transportation (DOT) for: (1) the Federal Aviation Administration, grants-in-aid for airports; (2) Federal Highway Administration, highway infrastructure investment; (3) Federal Railroad Administration, capital and debt service grants to the National Railroad Passenger Corporation (AMTRAK); (4) Federal Transit Administration,[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextA bill to authorize assistance for Afghanistan, and for other purposes. 9/22/2008--Introduced. Afghan Freedom Support and Security Act of 2008 - Authorizes funds for assistance to Afghanistan under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. Directs the President to: (1) implement a system to monitor assistance provided under this Act on a program-by-program basis; and (2) provide assistance to enhance the government of Afghanistan's capacity to monitor programs carried out by the national, provincial, and local governments in Afghanistan. Authorizes appropriations. Directs: (1) the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of State and the Office of the Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Afghanistan to oversee the programs authorized under this Act; and (2) the Office of Technical Assistance of the Department of the Treasury to conduct an annual assessment of Afghanistan's public finance system. Authorizes [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9206-9207) Bill Text
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improve emergency response to food crises, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and for other purposes.
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Latest Action: 09/30/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextTo amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. 9/30/2008--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend from September 30, 2008, through March 31, 2009: (1) excise taxes on aviation fuels and air transportation of persons and property; and (2) the expenditure authority for the Airport and Airway Trust Fund. Amends federal transportation laws to extend funding from September 30, 2008, through March 31, 2009, for airport improvement program (AIP) projects, including project grant authority. Authorizes obligation at any time [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/11/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextA bill to require United States Government representatives to present to the Government of Iraq a plan to establish an oil trust. 9/11/2008--Introduced. Support for Iraq Oil Trust Act of 2008 - Withholds specified percentages of Economic Support Fund assistance for Iraq unless the Secretary of State certifies within specified time periods to the appropriate congressional committees that U.S. government representatives have presented an oil trust plan to Iraqi government representatives.
Latest Action: 09/10/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Bill TextA bill to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to improve the international protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights, and for other purposes. 9/10/2008--Introduced. International Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement Act of 2008 - Amends the Trade Act of 1974 to require the United States Trade Representative (USTR), within 90 days after submitting the annual National Trade Estimate, to develop an action plan for foreign countries that have spent at least one year on the priority watch list that calls for such countries to meet benchmarks designed to assist them to achieve: (1) effective protection of intellectual property rights; and (2) equitable market access for U.S. persons that rely upon intellectual property protection. Authorizes the President to impose certain economic sanctions on foreign countries that do not substantially comply with the benchmarks of an action plan. Directs the President to ensure that an intellectual property [...] show full description
Latest Action: 09/09/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8181-8182) Bill TextA bill to rescind unexpended Iraq reconstruction funds. 9/9/2008--Introduced. Rescinds any amounts that remain unexpended in: (1) the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund; (2) the Iraq Security Forces Fund; and (3) the Economic Support Fund authorized under chapter 4 of part II of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 that are available for Iraq.
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