| Also tagged in: Advanced weapons, Affiliated corporations, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, American investments, Armed forces, 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: Armed forces, Arms control agreements, Arms control verification, Business, Business records, Chemical industries, Chemical warfare, Defense policy, Foreign policy, International affairs, Weapons systems Latest Action: 04/22/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3262)
Bill TextA resolution recognizing the progress made by States Parties to the Chemical Weapons Convention on the occasion of the Second Review Conference. 4/22/2008--Introduced. Reaffirms support for the Chemical Weapons Convention. Calls on all States Parties to: (1) continue their compliance; (2) allow verification of industrial chemical declarations and monitoring of the non-diversion of chemicals for prohibited activities; and (3) adopt necessary laws and enforcement practices to ban chemical weapons activities and afford appropriate legal and regulatory assistance to other countries so as to achieve full implementation of the Convention. | | Also tagged in: Administrative remedies, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Aged, Air force, Alternative energy sources, Ammunition, Animals, Annuities, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms sales, Army, Authorization, Bombs Latest Action: 03/31/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2234)
Bill TextA bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes. 3/31/2008--Introduced. National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 - Authorizes appropriations for the Department of Defense (DOD) for FY2009. Authorizes appropriations to DOD for: (1) procurement, including aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement; (2) the Rapid Acquisition Fund; (3) the Joint Improvised Explosive Device Defeat Fund; (4) Defense Production Act purchases; (5) research, development, test, and evaluation; (6) operation and maintenance, including working capital funds, the Defense Health Program, chemical agents and munitions destruction, drug interdiction and counter-drug activities, and the Defense Inspector General; (6) active and reserve military personnel, including [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative procedure, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Afghanistan, Air force, Air piracy, Airports, Alaska, Alien labor, Alien property, Ammunition, Anniversaries, Annuities, Appellate procedure, Armed forces Latest Action: 01/28/2008 - Signed by President.
Bill TextTo provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. 1/28/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on January 16, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Aged, Air force, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Army, Budgets, California, Chemical warfare, Claims, Commemorations Latest Action: 11/16/2007 - Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
Bill TextA bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) DOD chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005. Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms control agreements, Assassination, Border patrols, Boundaries, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Energy, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Insurgency, International affairs, International agencies, Iraq, Iraq compilation Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextCondemning Syria for its destablizing actions in the Middle East region and calling on Iraq not to reopen its oil pipeline to Syria. 11/15/2007--Introduced. Condemns the assassinations of Antoine Ghanem, Rafiq Hariri, and other anti-Syrian Lebanese leaders. Calls on Iraq not to reopen the Kirkuk-Baniyas oil pipeline until Syria makes significant progress respecting disarmament, border control, support for insurgents, and non-proliferation. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Air force, Airports, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, American Samoa, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arab countries, Architecture, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Brain, Budgets, Building construction Latest Action: 11/08/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H13301-13302)
Bill TextMaking appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/7/2007--Introduced. Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing construction and related operation and maintenance for the military departments and DOD; (4) the Department of Defense Family Housing Improvement Fund; (5) DOD chemical demilitarization construction; and (6) the Department of Defense Base Closure Accounts of 1990 and 2005. Appropriates funds for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Administrative remedies, Admission of nonimmigrants, Alien labor, Aliens, Armed forces, Awards, medals, prizes, Budgets, Burma, Business, Child abuse, Child labor, Child sexual abuse, Child welfare, Children, Civil liberties Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 for the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, to enhance measures to combat trafficking in persons, and for other purposes. 12/4/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2007 - Title I: Combatting International Trafficking in Persons - (Sec. 101) Amends the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) to include the Secretary of Education on the Interagency Task Force to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. (Sec. 102) Directs the Secretary of State to establish within the Department of State an Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking. (Current law authorizes such Office's establishment.) Revises responsibilities of the Director of the Office. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Secretary should locate the Office at the Department of State (Department) headquarters [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms control agreements, Defense policy, Development credit institutions, Foreign aid, Foreign loans, Foreign policy, International affairs, International finance, Iran, Middle East and North Africa, Nuclear nonproliferation, United Nations, Weapons systems Latest Action: 01/11/2008 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
Bill TextRegarding ending World Bank disbursements to Iran until the International Atomic Energy Agency certifies the compliance of the Islamic Republic of Iran with Resolutions 1696 and 1747 of the United Nations Security Council and the terms of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. 10/16/2007--Introduced. Urges the Board of Directors of the World Bank to request a policy review of current disbursements to the Islamic Republic of Iran and to end these disbursements until the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) certifies Iran's compliance with U.N. Security Council Resolutions 1696 and 1747 and the terms of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. Urges the Security Council to order the World Bank to end disbursements to Iran if the Board of Directors fails to take such action. | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms sales, Classified defense information, Computer crimes, Conspiracy, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Criminal justice information, Data banks, Defense policy, Destruction of property, Electronic government information, Energy, Espionage, Export controls, Finance Latest Action: 11/02/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Bill TextTo amend title 18, with respect to certain crimes affecting national security, and for other purposes. 10/10/2007--Introduced. Supporting Prosecutions of International Espionage Schemes Act of 2007 - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) revise criminal prohibitions against unauthorized gathering and disclosure of national defense information and recklessly losing such information; (2) increase maximum prison terms for the crimes of misprision of treason, rebellion, and thefts of classified information and financial records by computer; (3) impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 30 years for damaging or impeding the operation of a nuclear facility or attempting or conspiring to do so; and (4) impose a fine and/or prison term of up to 20 years for violations of certain export control requirements.Directs the Attorney General to: (1) notify appropriate officials at the Departments of Homeland Security (DHS), State, and Commerce of any indictments, convictions, or [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms control verification, Authorization, Budgets, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Economic assistance, Energy, Fissionable materials, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Hazardous substances, International affairs, International cooperation, Nuclear nonproliferation, Nuclear security measures Latest Action: 10/10/2007 - 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 provide for a "gold standard" for the security of nuclear materials worldwide, and for other purposes. 10/10/2007--Introduced. Nuclear Gold Standard Act of 2008 - Directs the Secretary of Energy, the Secretary of State, and the Secretary of Defense to develop a framework for a global alliance against nuclear terrorism that would incorporate the "gold standard" developed under this Act for the security of nuclear materials. Directs the Secretary of Energy to work with: (1) the Secretary's Russian counterpart to develop a formal set of verifiable and enforceable standards to which all U.S. and Russian nuclear materials shall be secured and against which inspectors can test ("gold standard"); and (2) the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to extend such standards to all other countries with nuclear materials. Directs the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of State to: (1) separately and jointly, provide assistance to other countries [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arms control agreements, Energy, Foreign policy, International affairs, Nuclear energy, Nuclear fuels, Nuclear nonproliferation, Nuclear weapons, Sanctions (International law), Trade, United Nations, Weapons systems Latest Action: 10/04/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress with respect to countries that withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. 10/4/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should direct the United States Permanent Representative to the United Nations to urge the U.N. Security Council to pass a resolution that: (1) requires any country that withdraws from the Treaty on the Nonproliferation of Nuclear Weapons to be held responsible for any Treaty violations by the country that occurred prior to withdrawal; and (2) prohibits any country that withdraws from the Treaty after the country is determined to be in noncompliance with any of the Treaty's requirements, including applicable safeguards agreements, from using or retaining any nuclear energy assets, including all items listed in the current version of the International Atomic Energy Agency trigger list, acquired from other parties to the Treaty while the country was a party to the Treaty. | | Also tagged in: Affiliated corporations, American investments, Armed forces, 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: Armed forces, ASEAN countries, Buddhism, Burma, China, Civil liberties, Crimes against humanity, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Democracy, Dissenters, East Asia, Economic assistance, Embargo, Ethnic relations, Europe Latest Action: 10/03/2007 - Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and the severely deteriorating human rights situation in Burma. 10/2/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Condemns the Burmese junta's crackdown on peaceful protesters in the strongest possible terms, and demands that the junta end its violent crackdown on dissent. Demands that the People's Republic of China (PRC) and other countries that provide political and economic support to Burma's military junta end such support until the Burmese regime's violent campaign against peaceful protest has ceased and the Burmese government has met the opposition's political demands. Insists that Burma's military regime begin a tripartite political dialogue with Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the National League for Democracy, and ethnic nationalities toward national reconciliation and the full restoration of democracy.[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Appropriations, Armed forces, Arms control negotiations, Budgets, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Deterrence, Foreign policy, International affairs, Military posture, Military strategy Latest Action: 08/01/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10606-10608)
Bill TextA bill to require a comprehensive nuclear posture review, and for other purposes. 8/1/2007--Introduced. Nuclear Policy and Posture Review Act of 2007 - Directs the President to conduct a nuclear policy review to consider a range of options on the role of nuclear weapons in U.S. security policy. Requires the Secretary of Defense to conduct a comprehensive review of the U.S. nuclear posture to clarify U.S. nuclear deterrence policy and strategy. Expresses the sense of Congress that the President's review should be used as the basis for establishing future U.S. strategic arms control objectives and negotiating positions. Prohibits the appropriation or availability of funds for the Reliable Replacement Warhead Program for FY2008-FY2010 until reports on the above reviews have been submitted to Congress. | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), AIDS (Disease), Air force, Air-to-air missiles, Aliens, American Samoa, Ammunition, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces reserves, Army, Ballistic missiles, Budgets, Buy American, Central Intelligence Agency Latest Action: 11/13/2007 - Signed by President.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 11/13/2007--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) Division A: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2008 - Department of Defense - Title I: Military Personnel - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for active-duty and reserve personnel in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, and for National Guard personnel in the Army and Air Force. Title II: Operation and Maintenance - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for operation and maintenance (O&M) for the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force, the defense agencies, the reserve components, and the Army and Air National Guard. Appropriates funds for: (1) the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces; (2) environmental restoration for the military departments, the Department of Defense (DOD), and at formerly used defense sites; (3) overseas [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms sales, Budgets, Civil war, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Insurgency, Iraq Latest Action: 09/17/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10420)
Bill TextTo prohibit the use of funds for training and equipping the Iraqi Security Forces. 7/23/2007--Introduced. Responsible Security in Iraq Act - Prohibits fund use to: (1) train the Iraqi Security Forces (as defined by this Act); or (2) sell or otherwise transfer arms to the Iraqi Security Forces unless specifically authorized by an Act of Congress enacted after the date of the enactment of this Act. | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, American investments, Armed forces, 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: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Armed forces, Arms sales, Assassination, Belgium, Bombings, Boundaries, China, Criminal justice, Cyprus, Defense policy, Democracy, Denmark, East Asia, Economic assistance, Elections Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Mr. Ackerman moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Bill TextExpressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon's democratic institutions and unwavering support for the administration of justice upon those responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public figures opposing Syrian control of Lebanon. 9/25/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Condemns: (1) the attempts by Hezbollah and other pro-Syrian groups to undermine the democratically-elected and legitimate government of Lebanon by extra-legal means; and (2) the campaign of assassinations targeting members of parliament and public figures opposed to Syrian interference in Lebanon, and bombings in civilian areas intended to intimidate the Lebanese people. Calls on the Lebanese parliament to elect a new President in accordance with Lebanon's constitution. Declares that the association of political parties with terrorist organizations, militias, and other armed elements outside of the official military [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, American investments, Arabs, Armed forces, Armenia, 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: Aged, Air force, Alaska, American Battle Monuments Commission, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Army, Budgets, California, Chemical warfare, Claims, Commemorations Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Reed. With written report No. 110-85.
Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 6/18/2007--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.) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Department of Defense - Appropriates funds for FY2008 for the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military construction for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force (military departments), DOD, the Army and Air National Guard, and the Army, Navy, and Air Force reserves; (2) the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Security Investment Program; (3) family housing and related operation and maintenance for the military departments [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Antisemitism, Arab-Israeli conflict, Armed forces, Arms control verification, Budgets, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Executive departments, Executive reorganization, Foreign aid, Foreign policy Latest Action: 06/14/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextTo promote transparency, accountability, and reform within the United Nations system, and for other purposes. 6/14/2007--Introduced. United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2007 - Sets forth U.S. policy with respect to: (1) shifting the funding mechanism for the regular budget of the United Nations from an assessed to a voluntary basis; (2) reform of U.N. peacekeeping operations; and (3) Security Council expansion. Withholds nonvoluntary U.S. contributions to the regular budget of the United Nations: (1) unless the Secretary of State certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that 80% of the the total regular budget of the United Nations is apportioned on a voluntary basis; and (2) to a U.N. human rights treaty monitoring body or committee that was established by a convention or a covenant to which the United States is not party. Establishes the Office of the United States Inspector General for Contributions to the United Nations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Alaska, Alternative energy sources, Appalachia, Appalachian Regional Commission, Appropriations, Aquatic ecology, Armed forces, Army, Army Corps of Engineers, Budgets, Business, California, Central Valley Reclamation Project (California), Civil engineering, Clean coal technology Latest Action: 07/18/2007 - Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 274.
Bill TextMaking appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 7/17/2007--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008 - Title I: Corps of Engineers-Civil - Makes FY 2008 appropriations for: (1) the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for civil functions pertaining to rivers and harbors, flood and storm damage reduction, and aquatic ecosystem restoration; (2) general investigations and construction (including rescissions of funds); (3) flood damage reduction for the Mississippi River alluvial valley below Cape Girardeau, Missouri; (4) operation, maintenance, and administration of laws pertaining to regulation of navigable waters and wetlands; (5) clean up of contamination from sites resulting from work performed as part of the early atomic energy program; (6) flood control, hurricane, and [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Arms control agreements, Arms control negotiations, Classified defense information, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Energy, Foreign policy, Forensic chemistry, Government information, Government publicity, Hazardous substances, Intelligence activities, International affairs, International cooperation, Negotiations, Nuclear fuels Latest Action: 10/31/2007 - Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Bill TextTo strengthen efforts in the Department of Homeland Security to develop nuclear forensics capabilities to permit attribution of the source of nuclear material. 6/7/2007--Introduced. Nuclear Forensics and Attribution Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that the President should: (1) pursue bilateral and multilateral agreements to establish an international framework for determining the source of any confiscated nuclear material or weapon, as well as the source of any detonated weapon and the nuclear material used in such a weapon; (2) develop protocols for the dissemination of sensitive information relating to nuclear materials and samples of controlled nuclear materials to the extent required by such agreements; and (3) develop expedited protocols for the dissemination of sensitive information needed to publicly identify the source of a nuclear detonation.Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to include within the mission of the Domestic Nuclear Detection Office [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Afghanistan, Arab countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms sales, Auditing, Border patrols, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Communications, Conferences, Congress Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12428)
Bill TextA bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress: (1) that the President should formulate a comprehensive plan to implement the Iraq Study Group recommendations; (2) respecting diplomatic efforts in Iraq; and (3) respecting redeployment of U.S. combat brigades not necessary for force protection and other specified duties by the first quarter of 2008. States U.S. policy respecting: (1) security and military forces in Iraq; (2) strengthening the U.S. military; (3) police and criminal justice in Iraq; (4) the oil sector in Iraq; (5) improving assistance programs in Iraq; (6) budgetary preparation; and (7) conditions for continued U.S. assistance to Iraq based upon the government of Iraq meeting specified milestones. Requires the President to report to Congress every 90 days respecting such policies' implementation. | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Accounting, Afghanistan, Air force, Alabama, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative energy sources, Animals, Antimissile missiles, Appellate courts, Appropriations, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. With written report No. 110-125. Additional views filed.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--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.) National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Division A: Department of Defense Authorizations - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Access to health care, Accounting, Afghanistan, Air force, Alaska, Alliances, Alternative energy sources, Antimissile missiles, Appellate courts, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Armed Forces Retirement Home, Arms control agreements, Army, Artillery Latest Action: 06/29/2007 - Select Committee on Intelligence. Reported by Senator Rockefeller with amendments. Without written report.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. 6/29/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title I: Procurement - Subtitle A: Authorization of Appropriations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the Army, Navy and Marine Corps, and Air Force for aircraft, missiles, weapons and tracked combat vehicles, ammunition, shipbuilding and conversion, and other procurement. (Sec. 104) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for: (1) defense-wide procurement; and (2) the Rapid Acquisition Fund. Subtitle B: Army Programs - (Sec. 111) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, beginning with the FY2008 program year, to enter into a multiyear contract for procurement of: (1) M1A2 Abrams [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Air force, Alabama, Alaska, Animals, Appropriations, Arizona, Arkansas, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Armed forces reserves, Army, Authorization, Budgets, Building construction, California, Chemical warfare Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Committee on Armed Services. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Levin. Without written report.
Bill TextAn original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for military construction, and for other purposes. 6/5/2007--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.) Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title XXI [sic]: Army - (Sec. 2101) Authorizes the Secretary of the Army to acquire real property and carry out military construction projects in specified amounts at specified installations and locations. Authorizes such Secretary to construct or acquire family housing units, carry out architectural planning and design activities, and improve existing military family housing in specified amounts. Authorizes appropriations to the Army for fiscal years after 2007 for military construction, land acquisition, and military family housing functions [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Afghanistan, Arab countries, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Arms sales, Auditing, Border patrols, Boundaries, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Communications, Conferences, Congress Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H7712)
Bill TextTo implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007 - Expresses the sense of Congress: (1) that the President should formulate a comprehensive plan to implement the Iraq Study Group recommendations; (2) respecting diplomatic efforts in Iraq; and (3) respecting redeployment of U.S. combat brigades not necessary for force protection and other specified duties by the first quarter of 2008. States U.S. policy respecting: (1) security and military forces in Iraq; (2) strengthening the U.S. military; (3) police and criminal justice in Iraq; (4) the oil sector in Iraq; (5) improving assistance programs in Iraq; (6) budgetary preparation; and (7) conditions for continued U.S. assistance to Iraq based upon the government of Iraq meeting specified milestones. Requires the President to report to Congress every 90 days respecting such policies' implementation. | | Also tagged in: Afghanistan, Armed forces, Central Asia, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense burdensharing, Defense policy, Democracy, Economic development, Economic policy, Foreign policy, Georgia (Republic), International affairs, International military forces Latest Action: 05/17/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Bill TextExpressing gratitude to the people and Government of the Republic of Georgia for their support and commitment in combating Islamist terrorism worldwide and their specific efforts to bring security and stability in Iraq and Afghanistan. 5/17/2007--Introduced. Expresses Congress' gratitude to the people and government of the Republic of Georgia for their support in combating Islamist terrorism worldwide and for their security efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Expresses appreciation for the Georgian contingent's efforts to intercept arms supplies entering Iraq from Iran. Supports the people and government of Georgia in their pursuit of democratic reforms and economic development. | | Also tagged in: Actions and defenses, American investments, Armed forces, 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, American investments, Armed forces, 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, American investments, Armed forces, 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: Arms sales, Crimes against humanity, Criminal justice, Fines (Penalties), Foreign policy, International affairs, International agencies, International law, Jurisdiction, Law, Life imprisonment, Mandatory sentences, Nuclear terrorism, Nuclear weapons, Prosecution, Technology Latest Action: 06/25/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Bill TextTo amend title 18, United States Code, to establish the transfer of any nuclear weapon, device, material, or technology to terrorists as a crime against humanity. 5/9/2007--Introduced. Ending Nuclear Trafficking Act - Declares it to be the policy of the United States that the transfer of a nuclear weapon or device or of nuclear material or technology for terrorist purposes is a crime against humanity and should be punished under customary international criminal law. Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the transfer of a nuclear weapon or device, or of nuclear material or sensitive nuclear technology, to any foreign terrorist organization or any other person engaged in terrorist activities. Grants extraterritorial jurisdiction to prosecute violations of this Act. Imposes a fine and minimum prison term of 25 years for violations (life imprisonment for violations resulting in death).Requires the Secretary of State to direct the Permanent Representative of [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Accounting, Accreditation (Medical care), Administrative procedure, Admission of nonimmigrants, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural conservation, Agriculture, Air cargo, Air force, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition, Animal diseases, Animals Latest Action: 05/25/2007 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations and additional supplemental appropriations for agricultural and other emergency assistance for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 5/25/2007--Public Law. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Supplemental Appropriations for Defense, International Affairs, and Other Security-Related Needs - Chapter 1 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. Chapter 2 - Makes additional FY2007 appropriations to the Department of Justice, to remain available through FY2008, for general legal activities, U.S. Attorneys, the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Security Division, the Federal Bureau of Investigation [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Air force, Air pollution, Armed forces, Army, Authorization, Budgets, Business, California, Central Intelligence Agency, Civil service retirement, Classified defense information, Climate change, Coast guard, Common carriers, Communications Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 225 - 188 (Roll no. 117). (consideration: CR H1503-1514)
Bill TextTo authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, and for other purposes. 12/6/2007--Conference report filed in House. (There are 4 other summaries) Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 - Title I: Budget and Personnel Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Authorizes appropriations for FY2008 for the conduct of intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the: (1) Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI); (2) Central Intelligence Agency (CIA); (3) Department of Defense (DOD); (4) Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA); (5) National Security Agency (NSA); (6) Departments of the Army, Navy, and Air Force; (7) Coast Guard; (8) Departments of State, the Treasury, Energy, and Justice; (9) Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); (10) Drug Enforcement [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Agriculture, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Conversion of industries, Defense economics, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Education, Elementary and secondary education, Elementary education, Energy, Environmental protection Latest Action: 04/26/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Strategic Forces.
Bill TextTo provide for nuclear disarmament and economic conversion in accordance with District of Columbia Initiative Measure Number 37 of 1992. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Nuclear Disarmament and Economic Conversion Act of 2007 - Requires the U.S. Government to: (1) disable and dismantle all its nuclear weapons and refrain from replacing them at any time with weapons of mass destruction; (2) undertake vigorous good faith efforts to eliminate war, armed conflict, and all military operations; (3) actively promote policies to induce all other countries to join in these commitments for world peace and security; and (4) redirect resources that are currently being used for nuclear weapons programs to constructive, ecologically beneficial peacetime activities and to address human and infrastructure needs such as housing, health care, education, agriculture, and environmental restoration. Makes this Act effective when the President certifies to Congress that all foreign countries possessing nuclear [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Border patrols, Budgets, Civil liberties, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Constitution, Constitutional amendments, Counterterrorism, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Elections Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
Bill TextTo require the President to develop a plan containing dates certain for the commencement and completion of a phased redeployment of United States Armed Forces from Iraq, and for other purposes. 3/29/2007--Introduced. Directs the President to transmit to Congress a plan for the commencement and completion by the Secretary of Defense of a phased redeployment of U.S. Armed Forces from Iraq, as well as an outline of how the redeployment process will take place, in accordance with specified factors. Encourages the government of Iraq to vote on the approval or disapproval of the plan. Prohibits the Secretary, after such redeployment, from deploying or maintaining U.S. Armed Forces in Iraq for any purpose other than: (1) protecting U.S. diplomatic facilities and U.S. citizens; (2) serving in roles consistent with customary diplomatic positions; (3) engaging in targeted special actions of killing or capturing members of al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations with [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Affordable housing, Aged, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Alabama, Alternative energy sources, Appropriations, Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Artificial satellites, Asians, Authorization, Balanced budgets, Ballistic missile defenses, Bonds, Border patrols Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3283-3338; text of measure as reported in House: CR H3283-3289)
Bill TextRevising the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2008, and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 through 2012. 3/29/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Revises and replaces the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2007. Sets forth the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2008, including the appropriate budgetary levels for FY2009-FY2012. Title I: Recommended Levels and Amounts - (Sec. 101) Recommends budgetary levels and amounts for FY2007-FY2012 for: (1) federal revenues; (2) new budget authority; (3) budget outlays; (4) deficits (on-budget); (5) debt subject to limit; [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Academic performance, Administrative fees, Administrative procedure, Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Africa, Africa (Sub-Saharan), Agricultural conservation, Agricultural subsidies, Agriculture, Air cargo, Air force, Airline passenger traffic, Alabama, American Samoa, Ammunition Latest Action: 05/02/2007 - On passage, the objections of the President to the contrary notwithstanding Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 222 - 203, 1 Present (Roll no. 276). (consideration: CR H4315-4326; text of Veto message: CR H4315)
Bill TextMaking emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. 4/24/2007--Conference report filed in House. (There are 3 other summaries) U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Care, Katrina Recovery, and Iraq Accountability Appropriations Act, 2007 - Title I: Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations - Chapter 1 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations to the Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, for commodities supplied in connection with dispositions abroad under Public Law 480 Title II Grants. (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 under the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust Act, in order to replenish the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust. Chapter 2 - Makes FY2007 emergency supplemental appropriations [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administrative fees, Admission of nonimmigrants, Affiliated corporations, Agriculture, Agriculture in foreign trade, Alien property, American investments, Arab countries, Armed forces, 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: Administration of justice, Air pollution, Air pollution control, Alternative energy sources, Armed forces, Arms control agreements, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Arrest, Biological warfare, Chemical warfare, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Civil-military relations, Climate change, Collective security Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H6726-6727)
Bill TextCalling for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century. 3/7/2007--Introduced. Calls for the adoption of a Sensible, Multilateral American Response to Terrorism (SMART) security platform for the 21st century that: (1) prevents future acts of terrorism by strengthening international institutions and respect for the rule of law; (2) reduces the threat and stops the spread of weapons of mass destruction and reduces the proliferation of conventional weapons; (3) addresses root causes of terrorism and violent conflict; (4) shifts U.S. budget priorities to more effectively meet U.S. security needs; and (5) pursues to the fullest extent alternatives to war. | | Also tagged in: American investments, Armed forces, 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: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Armed forces, Budgets, Business, Civil liberties, Communications, Conferences, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional reporting requirements, Corruption in politics, Counterterrorism, Crimes against humanity, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Democracy Latest Action: 02/06/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextA bill to promote stabilization and reconstruction efforts in Somalia, to establish a Special Envoy for Somalia to strengthen United States support to the people of Somalia in their efforts to establish a lasting peace and form a democratically elected and stable central government, and for other purposes. 2/6/2007--Introduced. Somalia Stabilization and Reconstruction Act of 2007 - States that it is U.S. policy to support efforts by the people of Somalia to achieve peace, economic growth, and democracy, and to eradicate extremism and terrorism from their country and region. Directs the President to: (1) appoint a Special Envoy for Somalia to coordinate U.S. involvement in the region and to ensure that the U.S. government remains informed of and engaged in efforts to resolve the instability in Somalia; and (2) instruct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations to work with the appropriate U.N. agencies, regional organizations, nongovernmental organizations,[...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Administration of justice, Advice and consent of the Senate, Aged, Alcoholism, Alternative dispute resolution, Animals, Armed forces, Arms control agreements, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Block grants, Budgets, Cabinet officers, Child abuse, Child health, Child welfare Latest Action: 05/18/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Bill TextTo establish a Department of Peace and Nonviolence. 2/5/2007--Introduced. Department of Peace and Nonviolence Act - Establishes a Department of Peace and Nonviolence, which shall be headed by a Secretary of Peace and Nonviolence appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate. Sets forth the mission of the Department, including to: (1) hold peace as an organizing principle; (2) endeavor to promote justice and democratic principles to expand human rights; and (3) develop policies that promote national and international conflict prevention, nonviolent intervention, mediation, peaceful resolution of conflict, and structured mediation of conflict. Establishes in the Department the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Peace and Nonviolence, which shall provide assistance and make recommendations to the Secretary and the President concerning intergovernmental policies relating to peace and nonviolent conflict resolution. Transfers to the Department [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Armed forces, Armed forces abroad, Budgets, Congress, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Constitution, Constitutional amendments, Criminal justice, Defense budgets, Defense economics, Defense policy, Department of Defense, Economic assistance, Economic development Latest Action: 01/31/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Bill TextMaking supplemental appropriations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and requiring the President to submit a request for additional funding after certifying substantial progress has been made in Iraq in meeting certain performance measures. 1/31/2007--Introduced. Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq, 2007 - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY2007 for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq, with specific appropriations for: (1) military operations in Iraq; and (2) security, relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in Iraq. Directs the President to transmit to Congress a request for such additional appropriations for the remainder of FY2007 as the President considers necessary for defense and the reconstruction of Iraq. Expresses the sense that Congress should consider providing additional appropriations pursuant to any request by the President predicated [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Afghanistan, Air defenses, Air piracy, Airline passenger traffic, Alliances, Appropriations, Arab-Israeli conflict, Armed forces, Arms control agreements, Arms control negotiations, Arms control verification, Arms sales, Aviation safety, Bank examination, Biological warfare Latest Action: 01/17/2007 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Bill TextA bill to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. 1/17/2007--Introduced. Ensuring Implementation of the 9/11 Commission Report Act - Homeland Emergency Response Operations Act or the HERO Act - Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to require the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to complete assignment of the electromagnetic spectrum for public safety services to permit operation by December 31, 2007. Requires reports respecting: (1) a unified incident command system; (2) a national critical infrastructure risk and vulnerabilities assessment; and (3) private sector preparedness. Faster and Smarter Funding for First Responders Act of 2005 - Amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to establish a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) grant program to assist state and local governments in achieving essential capabilities for terrorism preparedness. Directs the Secretary of Homeland [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Advice and consent of the Senate, Aggression, Armed forces, Arms control agreements, Arms control negotiations, Ballistic missile defenses, Ballistic missiles, Building construction, Conferences, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congress and military policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional-executive relations, Defense policy, Energy Latest Action: 02/05/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Bill TextRecognizing the dangers posed by nuclear weapons and calling on the President to engage in nonproliferation strategies designed to eliminate these weapons of mass destruction from United States and worldwide arsenals. 1/16/2007--Introduced. Requests the President to inform Congress and the Secretary General of the United Nations regarding U.S. efforts and measures taken with respect to implementation and observance of Article VI of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) and certain U.N. resolutions calling for U.S. and world nuclear disarmament. Calls on the President to implement and observe all NPT obligations and commitments and to revise national policies on nuclear weapons accordingly. Urges the President, in the interests of protecting and advancing human, national, and global security, to: (1) declare that the United States will not use nuclear weapons first, and that pending their elimination, such weapons serve only to deter a [...] show full description | | Also tagged in: Africa (Sub-Saharan), Civil liberties, Civil-military relations, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Foreign tax credit, Genocide, Government information, Government paperwork, Human rights, Income tax, International affairs, International agencies, International relief, Militia movements, Politics and government Latest Action: 01/12/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Bill TextTo amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the foreign tax credit and the benefits of deferral to companies doing business directly or through subsidiaries in Sudan until the Government of Sudan takes demonstrable steps to end genocide in Sudan. 1/12/2007--Introduced. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny U.S. companies doing business in Sudan the foreign tax credit and other tax benefits until the Secretary of State certifies to the Secretary of the Treasury that the Government of Sudan has ceased to support, and has taken steps to end, acts of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan, including: (1) ensuring that the military is not attacking civilians or obstructing human rights monitors or humanitarian assistance; (2) disarming Government supported militias; (3) allowing access for providing humanitarian assistance to all regions; and (4) cooperating with international missions. |
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