| Also tagged in: Advanced weapons, Affiliated corporations, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Bank loans, Biological warfare, Boundaries, Business, Chemical warfare, Civil liberties, Conferences Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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A bill to strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, to establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria, and for other purposes.
| | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Americans in foreign countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Business, Civil liberties, Clinics, Collection of accounts, Conferences, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporation taxes, Counterterrorism Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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 committee
Bill TextTo require the safe, complete, and fully-funded redeployment of United States Armed Forces and contractor security forces from Iraq and to prohibit the establishment of any enduring or permanent United States military bases in Iraq, and for other purposes. 2/27/2008--Introduced. Fully-Funded United States Military Redeployment and Sovereignty of Iraq Restoration Act of 2008 - States that it is the policy of the United States to: (1) commence the safe and orderly redeployment of U.S. troops and military contractors from Iraq; (2) pursue security and stability in Iraq through diplomacy; (3) help preserve the territorial integrity of Iraq and establish a democratic central government there; (4) account for missing U.S. personnel and citizens in Iraq; and (5) turn over all internal security activities and military operations in Iraq to its elected government within one year after the enactment of this Act. Repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Air pollution control, Business, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, Civil liberties, Climate change, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Cooperative societies, Corporate accountability, Employee rights, Energy, Environmental assessment, Environmental protection Latest Action: 11/14/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextA bill to reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes. 11/14/2007--Introduced. Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to reauthorize the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) through September 30, 2011. Revises international worker rights provisions. Requires OPIC to institute a climate change mitigation action plan. Requires, with a specified exception, prior to OPIC approval of a Category A extractive industry project (as defined by this Act) or an extractive industry project in which OPIC assistance would be valued at $10 million or more; (1) prior congressional notification; and (2) investor and host country agreement to implement Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative principles or substantially similar principles, and host country adherence to certain accounting procedures as they relate to such projects. [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Africa (Sub-Saharan), 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: Business, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Corruption in politics, Customs administration, Economic growth, Economic impact statements, Economic policy, Electronic commerce, Exports, Foreign policy, Free trade, Gross national product, Imports, Intellectual property Latest Action: 10/24/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to require the International Trade Commission to report on the specific impact of each free trade agreement in force with respect to the United States on a sector-by-sector basis, and for other purposes. 10/24/2007--Introduced. Trade Agreement Assessment Act - Directs the International Trade Commission (ITC) to report periodically to Congress on each free trade agreement in force with respect to the United States, including: (1) its effect on the U.S. economy and on specific U.S. industry sectors; (2) a summary of how each country that is party to such agreement has changed its labor and environmental laws; and (3) whether the agreement is making progress in achieving the objectives of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002. | | Also tagged in: Alien property, Budgets, Burma, Business, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Democracy, Dissenters, East Asia, Ethnic groups, Foreign aid, Foreign banks and banking, Foreign policy Latest Action: 10/16/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12941)
Bill TextA bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to prohibit the importation of gems and hardwoods from Burma, to support democracy in Burma, and for other purposes. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Saffron Revolution Support Act of 2007 - States that it is U.S. policy to: (1) support the democratic aspirations of Burma's people; (2) condemn the repression carried out by the State Peace and Development Council (SPDC); and (3) hold accountable individuals responsible for the repression of peaceful political activity in Burma. Directs the President to submit to the appropriate congressional committees a list of: (1) SPDC officials who play or have played a substantial role in political repression in Burma or in the commission of human rights abuses; and (2) other Burmese SPDC supporters. Subjects persons so identified to U.S. entry prohibition and financial sanctions (blocked property, financial transaction prohibitions, and banking [...] show full description | | Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextTo extend for two months the authorities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation. 9/17/2007--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.) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend for two months, from September 30 to November 30, 2007, the authorities of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC). | | Also tagged in: Affiliated corporations, Armed forces, Arms control, Authorization, Budgets, Business, Classified defense information, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporation taxes, Defense policy, Department of the Treasury, Depreciation and amortization, Development credit institutions, Economic assistance Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each
Bill TextTo impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nuclear program, and for other purposes. 8/3/2007--Introduced. Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 - Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand the definitions of "petroleum resources" and "person."Expresses the sense of Congress concerning: (1) a variety of existing and proposed sanctions against Iran; and (2) mechanisms to assure a supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful means. Subjects Iran to specified economic sanctions unless the President certifies to Congress that Iran has verifiably dismantled all nuclear enrichment-related and reprocessing-related programs. Subjects, with respect to prohibited transactions with Iran, a parent company to penalties for violations committed by certain subsidiaries outside the United States that would be subject to prohibitions if committed inside the United States or by a U.S. person. Amends the Internal Revenue [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Auditing, Authorization, Automobile engines, Automobile industry, Bicycles Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Bill TextMoving the United States toward greater energy independence and security, developing innovative new technologies, reducing carbon emissions, creating green jobs, protecting consumers, increasing clean renewable energy production, and modernizing our energy infrastructure. 7/30/2007--Introduced. New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act - Incorporates various legislative initiatives for energy conservation, independence, and security.Green Jobs Act of 2007 - Amends the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to direct the Secretary of Labor to: (1) establish an energy efficiency and renewable energy worker training program; (2) collect and analyze labor market data to track workforce trends resulting from energy-related initiatives under this Act; and (3) award National Energy Training Partnerships Grants to community based nonprofit organizations to carry out training programs that lead to economic self-sufficiency and develop an [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Afghanistan, Aged, Agriculture, Air conditioning, Air pollution, Air travel, Alaska, Alcohol as fuel, Algae, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Apartment houses, Appropriations, Armed forces Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Mr. Frank (MA) moved that the House agree with amendments to the Senate amendments. (consideration: CR H3204-3308; text as House agreed to Senate amendments with amendments: CR H3219-3282)
Bill TextA bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes. 4/10/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008 - Title I: FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - FHA Modernization Act of 2008 - Subtitle A: Building American Homeownership - Building American Homeownership Act of 2008 - (Sec. 112) Amends the National Housing Act (NHA) to revise mortgage insurance eligibility requirements. Alters the respective formulas to increase the percentages of the maximum principal loan obligations applicable to family residences located in: (1) the United States; and (2) Alaska, Guam, Hawaii, or the Virgin Islands. Prohibits the maximum principal loan obligation from exceeding 100% of the appraised value of the property. (Sec. 113) Increases from 3% to 3.5% of the appraised value of a property the mortgagor's required cash (or equivalent) investment (downpayment). Prohibits any funds for such [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms sales, Arrest, Cambodia, Charities, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Cultural relations, Democracy Latest Action: 09/19/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextTo promote freedom and democracy in Vietnam. 9/18/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2007 - Title I: Prohibition on Nonhumanitarian Assistance to the Government of Vietnam - (Sec. 101) Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the government of Vietnam for FY2008 in excess of FY2007 levels unless the President certifies to Congress that the government of Vietnam has made substantial progress respecting: (1) the release of political and religious prisoners; (2) the right of religious freedom, including the return of church properties; (3) the rights of ethnic minorities; and (4) access to U.S. refugee programs by Vietnamese nationals. Prohibits U.S. nonhumanitarian assistance to the government of Vietnam for subsequent fiscal years in excess of FY2007 levels unless the President certifies to Congress that in addition to such requirements: (1) no government of Vietnam official, agency, or [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Americans in foreign countries, Business, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Energy, Energy industries, Engineers, Executive departments, Expropriation, Finance, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, International finance 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: Bank examination, China, Communications, Conferences, East Asia, Finance, Financial institutions, Financial services, Foreign banks and banking, Foreign investments, Foreign policy, Free trade, International banking, International finance, Life insurance, Nontariff trade barriers Latest Action: 09/05/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10111)
Bill TextCalling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to remove barriers to United States financial services firms doing business in China. 9/5/2007--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.) Declares the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the government of the People's Republic of China should immediately implement all of its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments to date in financial services; and (2) it should immediately implement all of its commitments to date made under the auspices of the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) initiated by the Secretary of the Treasury. States that U.S. goals for the next SED meeting should be to achieve Chinese commitments toward: (1) removal of all foreign investment ownership caps on banking, life insurance, asset management, and securities; and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Business, Congressional reporting requirements, Countervailing duties, Currency devaluation, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Executive departments, Federal advisory bodies, Foreign exchange rates, Foreign loans, Foreign policy, Free trade, International affairs, International agencies, International finance, International monetary system Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, and Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juri
Bill TextTo provide for identification of misaligned currency, require action to correct the misalignment, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Introduced. Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act of 2007 - Amends the Tariff Act of 1930 to expand the authority of the administering authority or the International Trade Commission (ITC) to impose countervailing duties on products from a nonmarket economy country that have been provided a countervailable subsidy. Requires, when measuring subsidy benefits, the use of benchmarks outside of a nonmarket economy country when benchmarks in such a country are not available or are inappropriate. Includes fundamental and actionable misalignment of a currency (undervaluation of a foreign currency) by a foreign country as a countervailable subsidy. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) to: (1) report annually to Congress on international monetary policy and currency exchange rates (including fundamentally misaligned currencies);[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Balance of payments, Balance of trade, Banks and banking, China, Congress, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, East Asia, Economic growth, Economic policy, Finance, Financial services, Foreign exchange, Foreign exchange rates, Foreign policy, Foreign trade promotion Latest Action: 08/01/2007 - Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Date of scheduled consideration. SD-538. 9:30 a.m.
Bill TextA bill to amend the Exchange Rates and International Economic Coordination Act of 1988 and for other purposes. 6/21/2007--Introduced. Currency Reform and Financial Markets Access Act of 2007 - Amends the Exchange Rates and International Economic Policy Coordination Act of 1988 to revise U.S. policy provisions by urging: (1) the United States, and other major industrialized countries, to work together to ensure that the exchange rate of the currencies of major trading nations and the U.S. dollar reflect market forces and contribute to the growth and balance of the international economy; and (2) the United States to take appropriate action to ensure that U.S. trading partners are not engaged in hidden or unfair subsidies through management of their currency or international exchange rates. Revises a certain annual analysis the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) must make with respect to the exchange rate policies of foreign countries to include an analysis of whether [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Arabs, Armed forces, Armenia, Arms control, Authorization, Azerbaijan, Budgets, Business, Business ethics, Business records, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 110-273.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the programs of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and for other purposes. 7/23/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 19, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Overseas Private Investment Corporation Reauthorization Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to extend Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) authority to make loans and issue investment insurance and investment guarantees through September 30, 2011. (Sec. 4) Requires that OPIC give preferential consideration to investment projects in less developed countries whose governments are receptive to private enterprise. (Sec. 5) Requires that OPIC: (1) support projects only in countries which have made or are making significant progress towards implementation of laws that substantially provide international [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arab-Israeli conflict, Armed forces, Business, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Economic development, Foreign aid, Foreign loans, Foreign policy, Gaza Strip, International affairs, International finance, Investment guaranty insurance Latest Action: 06/20/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextCommending the Middle East Investment Initiative. 6/20/2007--Introduced. Commends the Middle East Investment Initiative (MEII) and its contributors for their vision and initiative. Expresses the House of Representatives' belief that improved economic activity can help bring about regional stability and peace. Encourages the participation and contributions of individuals, institutions, and foreign governments in supporting the MEII. Pledges support for the MEII and other efforts to stimulate the economy of the Palestinian people. | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), 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 | | Also tagged in: Bonds, China, East Asia, Foreign policy, Government liability (International law), International affairs, International banking, International finance, Loan defaults, Sanctions (International law), Trade, Trade agreements Latest Action: 05/24/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Bill TextRegarding the endoresement of U.S. citizens' claims for payment by Chinese Government of defaulted Chinese bonds. 5/24/2007--Introduced. Recommends that the People's Republic of China (PRC) be denied access to all U.S. capital markets until the PRC complies with the terms and conditions of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement and fully honors repayment of its outstanding defaulted public debts owed to U.S. citizens consistent with the efforts of the American Bondholders Foundation. | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Brazil, Canada, Capital investments, Carbon cycle, Carbon dioxide, China, Climate change, Conferences, Congress, Congressional reporting requirements, Department of Commerce, Department of State Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 110-215.
Bill TextTo declare United States policy on international climate cooperation, to authorize assistance to promote clean and efficient energy technologies in foreign countries, and to establish the International Clean Energy Foundation. 6/28/2007--Reported to House amended. (There is 1 other summary) International Climate Cooperation Re-engagement Act of 2007 - Title I: United States Policy on Global Climate Change - (Sec. 103) Establishes within the Department of State an Office on Global Climate Change, which shall be headed by the Ambassador-at-Large for Global Climate Change. States that the primary responsibility of the Ambassador-at-Large shall be to advance U.S. goals with respect to reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and addressing global climate change. Authorizes the Ambassador-at-Large to represent the United States in diplomatic contacts relating to global climate change. Title II: Assistance to Promote Clean and Efficient [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Adult education, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Agricultural assistance, Agriculture, Anxiety, Armed forces, Auditing, Authorization, Budgets, Building construction, Business, Child abuse, Child health, Child labor, Child sexual abuse Latest Action: 07/17/2007 - Star Print ordered on the bill.
Bill TextTo reauthorize the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002, and for other purposes. 6/6/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Afghanistan Freedom and Security Support Act of 2007 - Title I: Economic and Democratic Development Assistance for Afghanistan - (Sec. 103) Amends the Afghanistan Freedom Support Act of 2002 to provide for assistance with respect to: (1) continuing humanitarian needs; (2) a pilot program of crop substitution for poppy production; (3) agriculture, health, and infrastructure reconstruction; (4) education and anti-corruption, including implementation of the Afghan action plan on transitional justice; (5) assistance to women and girls; (6) energy development and short-term energy supply; and (7) capacity building. Authorizes additional FY2008-FY2010 appropriations for: (1) contributions to the United Nations Drug Control Program; and (2) the crop substitution program. Directs the President [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Bank loans, Biological warfare, Chemical warfare, Civil service retirement, Colleges, Commercial blacklisting, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice Latest Action: 07/26/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10141-10142)
Bill TextA bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran's energy sector, and for other purposes. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 - Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to: (1) publish biannually in the Federal Register a list of each person, whether within or outside of the United States, that has an investment of more than $20 million in the energy sector in Iran; and (2) maintain on the website of the Department of the Treasury the names of the persons on such list. States it is the policy of the United States to support the decision of state and local governments and educational institutions to divest from, and to prohibit the investment of assets they control in, persons included on the most recent list. Authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, or prohibit investment of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Bank loans, Biological warfare, Chemical warfare, Civil service retirement, Colleges, Commercial blacklisting, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill TextA bill to authorize State and local governments to direct divestiture from, and prevent investment in, companies with investments of $20,000,000 or more in Iran's energy sector, companies that sell arms to the Government of Iran, and financial institutions that extend $20,000,000 or more in credit to the Government of Iran for 45 days or more, and for other purposes. 7/31/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Iran Sanctions Enabling Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the President to ensure biannual publication in the Federal Register of a list of each person that: (1) has an investment of more than $20 million in the energy sector in Iran; (2) sells arms to the government of Iran; or (3) is a financial institution that extends $20 million or more in credit for 45 days or more to the government of Iran.Instructs the President to use only publicly available (including proprietary) information when compiling such list.Requires [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advanced weapons, Affiliated corporations, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Bank loans, Biological warfare, Boundaries, Business, Chemical warfare, Civil liberties, Conferences Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Bill TextTo strengthen sanctions against the Government of Syria, to enhance multilateral commitment to address the Government of Syria's threatening policies, to establish a program to support a transition to a democratically-elected government in Syria, and for other purposes. 5/15/2007--Introduced. Syria Accountability and Liberation Act - States that U.S. sanctions, controls, and regulations relating to Syria shall remain in effect until the President certifies that Syria has ceased support for terrorism, has dismantled biological, chemical, or nuclear weapons programs and has committed to combat their proliferation, respects the boundaries and sovereignty of all neighboring countries, and upholds human rights and civil liberties. Imposes specified trade, assistance, and military sanctions, as appropriate, on persons or countries that transfer goods or technology so as to contribute to Syria's biological, chemical, nuclear, or advanced conventional weapons programs. [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural assistance, Agriculture, 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: Armed forces, Business, Corporate accountability, Defense policy, Executive orders, Export controls, Finance, Foreign corporations, Foreign policy, Import restrictions, International affairs, International finance, Iran, Joint ventures, Middle East and North Africa, Partnerships Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5214)
Bill TextA bill to strengthen the liability of parent companies for violations of sanctions by foreign entities, and for other purposes. 4/26/2007--Introduced. Stop Business with Terrorists Act of 2007 - Subjects the parent company of a foreign entity that violates certain executive orders prohibiting certain business transactions with Iran (or other such prohibitions imposed on Iran under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act) to penalties to the same extent as if the parent company had engaged in such violations. Provides that such prohibitions and penalties shall not apply if the parent company divests or terminates its business with such entity. | | Also tagged in: Civil liberties, Decision making, Economic development, Economic policy, Employee rights, Environmental protection, Ethics, Foreign investments, Foreign policy, Freedom of information, Government information, International affairs, International finance, Labor, Natural resources, Nature conservation Latest Action: 04/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of the United States House of Representatives that the United States should adhere to moral and ethical principles of economic justice and fairness in developing and advancing United States international trade treaties, agreements, and investment policies. 4/24/2007--Introduced. Declares that the House of Representatives will adhere to specified international trade and investment principles in evaluating, approving, and advancing all U.S. trade and investment treaties, agreements, and policies. | | Also tagged in: Air pollution, Business, Climate change, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Developing countries, Development credit institutions, Economic assistance, Energy, Energy development, Environmental assessment, Environmental protection, Export finance, Federally-guaranteed loans, Foreign aid Latest Action: 06/08/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Bill TextTo prevent public financing of oil or gas field development projects, surveying or extraction activities, processing facilities, pipelines, or terminals, or other oil and gas production or distribution operations or facilities, and for other purposes. 4/17/2007--Introduced. Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to prohibit the Export-Import Bank of the United States from guaranteeing, insuring, or extending credit: (1) in connection with an oil or gas project; or (2) to any entity that may use the guarantee, insurance, or credit to finance such a project. Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to prohibit the Overseas Private Investment Corporation from issuing any contract of insurance or reinsurance or any guarantee, or entering into any financing agreement for an oil or gas project, or to taking such actions respecting any person who will insure or finance such project. Amends the International Financial Institutions Act to direct the Secretary of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, AIDS (Disease), Air force, Alabama, 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 [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Affiliated corporations, Alien property, Arms sales, Ballistic missiles, Budgets, Business, Civil service retirement, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Conventional weapons, Corporate reorganizations, Criminal justice, Cultural relations, Department of the Treasury Latest Action: 04/08/2008 - Committee on Finance. Hearings held.
Bill TextA bill to impose sanctions on Iran and on other countries for assisting Iran in developing a nuclear program, and for other purposes. 3/22/2007--Introduced. Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 - Amends the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 to expand the definitions of "petroleum resources" and "person."Expresses the sense of Congress concerning: (1) a variety of existing and proposed sanctions against Iran; and (2) mechanisms to assure a supply of nuclear fuel for peaceful means.Subjects Russia to specified nuclear energy cooperation prohibitions unless the President certifies to Congress that: (1) Russia has suspended all nuclear assistance and transfers of advanced conventional weapons and missiles to Iran; or (2) Iran has verifiably dismantled all nuclear enrichment-related and reprocessing-related programs. Subjects Iran to specified economic sanctions unless the President certifies to Congress that Iran has verifiably dismantled all nuclear enrichment-related [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Bank holding companies, Business, Corporation taxes, Finance, Financial services, Foreign banks and banking, Foreign corporations, Holding companies, Income tax, Insurance, Insurance companies, International finance, Stockholders, Tax deferral, Tax exclusion, Taxation Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3391)
Bill TextA bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income. 3/20/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to taxation of U.S. shareholders of controlled foreign corporations, to permanently extend the subpart F exemption (which excludes such income from the shareholder's foreign personal holding company income) for active financing (insurance, banking, financing, or similar businesses) income earned on business operations overseas. | | Also tagged in: Bank holding companies, Business, Corporation taxes, Finance, Financial services, Foreign banks and banking, Foreign corporations, Holding companies, Income tax, Insurance, Insurance companies, International finance, Stockholders, Tax deferral, Tax exclusion, Taxation Latest Action: 03/13/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E530)
Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the subpart F exemption for active financing income. 3/13/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code, with respect to taxation of U.S. shareholders of controlled foreign corporations, to permanently extend the subpart F exemption (which excludes such income from the shareholder's foreign personal holding company income) for active financing (insurance, banking, financing, or similar businesses) income earned on business operations overseas. | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Admission of nonimmigrants, Affiliated corporations, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Alien property, Arab countries, Armed forces, Arms control, Arms sales, Authorization, Ballistic missiles, Biological warfare, Budgets, Business, Chemical warfare Latest Action: 09/26/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill TextTo enhance United States diplomatic efforts with respect to Iran by imposing additional economic sanctions against Iran, and for other purposes. 9/25/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Iran Counter-Proliferation Act of 2007 - Title I: Support for Diplomatic Efforts Relating to Preventing Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons - (Sec. 101) Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should use diplomatic and economic means to resolve the Iranian nuclear problem; (2) the United States should continue to support efforts in the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the U.N. Security Council to end Iran's uranium enrichment and nuclear weapons programs; (3) Security Council Resolution 1737 was a useful first step toward pressing Iran to end its nuclear weapons program; and (4) in light of Iran's continued defiance of the international community the Security Council should adopt additional measures against [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Civil service retirement, Foreign policy, Genocide, Government employees, International affairs, International finance, Pension funds, Pensions, Politics and government, Sanctions (International law), State and local government, State laws, State politics and government, Sudan, Trade Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.
Bill TextA bill to authorize States and local governments to prohibit the investment of State assets in any company that has a qualifying business relationship with Sudan. 3/8/2007--Introduced. Sudan Divestment Authorization Act of 2007 - Declares the sense of Congress that states and other governmental entities should be permitted to provide for the divestment of certain state assets within their jurisdictions as an expression of opposition to the genocidal actions and policies of the Government of Sudan. Authorizes any state to adopt measures to prohibit any investment of state assets in the Government of Sudan, or in any company with a qualifying business relationship with Sudan, during any period in which the Government of Sudan, or the officials of such government are subject to sanctions authorized under the Sudan Peace Act, the Comprehensive Peace in Sudan Act of 2004, the USA PATRIOT Improvement and Reauthorization Act of 2005, the Darfur Peace and Accountability Act [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms control, Biological warfare, Business, Chemical warfare, Civil service retirement, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Corporate accountability, Criminal justice, Energy, Energy industries, Federal employees, Finance Latest Action: 07/30/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR 7/31/2007 H8859)
Bill TextTo require divestiture of current investments in Iran, to prohibit future investments in Iran, and to require disclosure to investors of information relating to such investments. 3/6/2007--Introduced. Directs the President to publish in the Federal Register a list of all U.S. and foreign entities that have invested more than $20 million in Iran's energy sector (including an itemization of individual investments of such entities) between August 5, 1996, and the date of such publication. Requires managers of federal and private pension plans or thrift savings plans and managers of mutual funds sold or distributed in the United States to: (1) notify investors that their funds are invested in entities included on the list; and (2) take immediate steps, upon notification or publication of such list, to divest all investments of such plans or funds in such entities. Prohibits, upon such publication, future investment in any entity included on the list by managers [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Clothing, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, East Asia, East Timor, International finance, Kiribati, Laos, Maldives, Nepal Latest Action: 02/15/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill TextA bill to extend certain trade preferences to certain least-developed countries, and for other purposes. 2/15/2007--Introduced. Tariff Relief Assistance for Developing Economies Act of 2007 or TRADE Act of 2007 - Authorizes the President to designate Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Maldives, Nepal, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste (East Timor), Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Yemen, and Sri Lanka or their successor political entities (TRADE Act of 2007 countries) as beneficiary TRADE Act of 2007 countries eligible to receive duty-free treatment for certain articles that are the growth, product, or manufacture of such countries, if after receiving the advice of the International Trade Commission (ITC) the President determines that such articles are not import-sensitive in the context of imports from such countries. Conditions such designation upon eligibility requirements of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and the Trade [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Alien property, Armed forces, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Economic assistance, Ethiopia, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, International affairs, International cooperation, Islamic fundamentalism 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. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Budgets, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense policy, East Asia, Executive orders, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Government contractors, Government information, Government procurement, Government publicity, Grants-in-aid Latest Action: 02/08/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextA bill to make amendments to the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act. 2/8/2007--Introduced. Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Enforcement Act of 2007 - Amends the Iran and Syria Nonproliferation Act respecting the imposition of sanctions under such Act to: (1) apply sanctions for a minimum two-year period; (2) apply sanctions to an identified foreign person, a successor or subsidiary, and an entity controlling more than 50% of such foreign person, successor, or subsidiary (currently, such provision applies only to a foreign person); (3) include among applicable sanctions under Executive Order 12938 certain exemptions for military, medical, or humanitarian purposes; (4) establish investment, financing, and financial assistance prohibitions; and (5) require publication of sanctions applicable to such expanded entities in the Federal Register. Authorizes the President to waive, with congressional notification, the imposition of any sanction for [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Alien property, Armed forces, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Economic assistance, Ethiopia, Foreign aid, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, International affairs, International cooperation, Islamic fundamentalism 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. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Agricultural assistance, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Aliens, American property in foreign countries, Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Caribbean area, Civil liberties, Communications, Cuba, Debt relief, Defense policy, Democracy Latest Action: 04/12/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Bill TextTo lift the trade embargo on Cuba, and for other purposes. 1/22/2007--Introduced. Free Trade With Cuba Act - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to repeal the embargo on trade with Cuba. Prohibits the exercise by the President with respect to Cuba of certain authorities conferred by the Trading With the Enemy Act and exercised on July 1, 1977, as a result of a specified national emergency. Declares that any prohibition on exports to Cuba under the Export Administration Act of 1979 shall cease to be effective. Authorizes the President to impose export controls with respect to Cuba and exercise certain authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act only on account of an unusual and extraordinary threat to U.S. national security that did not exist before enactment of this Act. Repeals: (1) the Cuban Democracy Act of 1992; (2) the Cuban Liberty and Democratic Solidarity (LIBERTAD) Act of 1996; (3) the prohibition under the Food Security Act of 1985 [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Civil liberties, Civil rights, Criminal justice, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Human rights, International affairs, International agencies, International finance, Nongovernmental organizations, Slavery, Summit diplomacy, Trade, Victims of crimes 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 regarding modern-day slavery. 1/11/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be a high priority of U.S. foreign and domestic policy and the United States should assume a leadership role in a global campaign to eliminate all forms of modern-day slavery by 2017; (2) U.S. trade, aid, and investment policies of should reflect and advance the U.S. commitment to freedom for all people; (3) the United States should expand protection and legal options for victims of modern-day slavery; (4) the United States should bring together governments, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and individuals to form a comprehensive coalition and forge a sustained global action plan to fight modern-day slavery; and (5) the abolition of modern-day slavery should be prioritized at the 2007 Group of 8 (G-8) Summit in Germany. | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Arms sales, Budgets, Business, Business ethics, Civil service retirement, Colleges, Commemorations, Commercial blacklisting, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Congressional tributes, Corporate accountability Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill TextTo require the identification of companies that conduct business operations in Sudan, to prohibit United States Government contracts with such companies, and for other purposes. 7/31/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to ensure the publication every six months in the Federal Register of a list of all persons (as defined by this Act) who have a direct investment in or are conducting business operations in Sudan's power production, mineral extraction, oil-related, or military equipment industries. Sets forth excluded business operations, including operations with: (1) the regional government of southern Sudan; (2) maginalized populations of Sudan; and (3) peacekeeping or humanitarian organizations. (Sec. 4) States that it is U.S. policy to support state and local efforts to divest funds from, or restrict investments in, companies [...] show full description |
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