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Latest Action: 01/29/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCondemning the assassination of human rights advocate and outspoken defender of freedom of the press, Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink on January 19, 2007. 1/29/2007--Introduced. Condemns the assassination of Hrant Dink. Urges the government of Turkey to: (1) continue its investigation and prosecution of those individuals responsible for Hrant Dink's murder; and (2) protect freedom of speech in Turkey by repealing Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code and by opposing intolerance, intimidation, and violence against individuals who are exercising their right of freedom of speech.
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Latest Action: 10/10/2007 - Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Bill TextCalling upon the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide, and for other purposes. 1/30/2007--Introduced. Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution - Calls upon the President: (1) to ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of the failure to realize a just resolution; and (2) in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide to characterize the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1.5 million Armenians as genocide, and to recall the proud history of U.S. intervention in opposition to the Armenian Genocide.
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Latest Action: 03/20/2007 - Committee Hearings Held. Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should transmit to Congress detailed reports on the situation in Iraq to facilitate greater congressional oversight, work with the international community to create an international peacekeeping force and reconstruction program for Iraq, and seek to convene a peace conference in a neutral location to encourage Iraq's ethnic and religious factions to achieve the important goals of national reconciliation, security, and governance for Iraq. 2/12/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should: (1) transmit to Congress detailed reports on the situation in Iraq so that informed decisions can be made regarding both funding for the reconstruction of Iraq and eventual redeployment of U.S. troops from Iraq; (2) work with the international community, including all of Iraq's neighbors, to establish an international conference to create an international peacekeeping [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/29/2007 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden with an amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. Bill TextA resolution condemning the murder of Turkish-Armenian journalist and human rights advocate Hrant Dink and urging the people of Turkey to honor his legacy of tolerance. 3/29/2007--Reported to Senate amended. (There is 1 other summary) Condemns the murder of Hrant Dink. Supports the government of Turkey's pledge to conduct an exhaustive investigation into Mr. Dink's assassination and acknowledges the prompt arrest of individuals allegedly responsible for the killing. Urges the government of Turkey to repeal Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code and work to foster a more open intellectual environment. Recognizes the government of Turkey's decision to invite senior Armenian religious and political figures to participate in memorial services for Mr. Dink. Calls on the governments of Turkey and Armenia to reestablish full diplomatic, political, and economic relations. Supports Mr. Dink's wish that Turkey pursue further [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 02/12/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCondemning the assassination of human rights advocate and outspoken defender of freedom of the press, Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink on January 19, 2007. 2/12/2007--Introduced. Condemns the assassination of Hrant Dink. Urges the government of Turkey to: (1) continue its investigation and prosecution of those individuals responsible for Hrant Dink's murder; and (2) protect freedom of speech in Turkey by repealing Article 301 of the Turkish Penal Code and by opposing intolerance, intimidation, and violence against individuals who are exercising their right of freedom of speech.
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Latest Action: 03/14/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3144-3145) Bill TextA resolution calling on the President to ensure that the foreign policy of the United States reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity concerning issues related to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the United States record relating to the Armenian Genocide. 3/14/2007--Introduced. Calls on the President: (1) to ensure that U.S. foreign policy reflects appropriate understanding and sensitivity to human rights, ethnic cleansing, and genocide documented in the U.S. record relating to the Armenian Genocide and the consequences of the failure to realize a just resolution; and (2) in the President's annual message commemorating the Armenian Genocide to accurately characterize the systematic and deliberate annihilation of 1,500,000 Armenians as genocide and to recall the U.S. intervention in opposition to the Armenian Genocide.
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Latest Action: 05/03/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextUrging Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate. 5/3/2007--Introduced. Calls on Turkey to: (1) eliminate all forms of discrimination, particularly those based on race or religion, and grant the Ecumenical Patriarch appropriate international recognition and ecclesiastic succession; (2) safeguard religious and human rights; (3) continue the advancement of processes and programs to modernize and democratize its own society; (4) respect international law, European Union laws, and the basic tenets of human rights; and (5) prove that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession into the European Union.
Latest Action: 09/25/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12068) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Turkey should end its military occupation of the Republic of Cyprus, particularly because Turkey's pretext has been refuted by over 13,000,000 crossings of the divide by Turkish-Cypriots and Greek Cypriots into each other's communities without incident. 9/25/2007--Introduced. Calls on the U.S.government to initiate a new effort to help Turkey understand the benefits that will accrue as a result of ending its military occupation of Cyprus. Urges the government of Turkey to begin, and end in the near future, the withdrawal of its military occupation forces from the Republic of Cyprus.
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Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13524) Bill TextA resolution expressing the importance of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Turkey. 10/29/2007--Introduced. Reiterates support for the strategic alliance between the United States and Turkey. Condemns the violent attacks conducted by the Kurdistan Workers' Party over the last two decades. Urges Kurdish leaders in Iraq to deny safe harbor for terrorists. Encourages the governments of Turkey and of Iraq to continue to work together to end the threat of terrorism. Thanks Prime Minister Erdogan and the people and government of Turkey for: (1) assuming command of the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, Afghanistan from July 2002 to January 2003, and from February 2005 to August 2005; (2) providing humanitarian and medical assistance in Afghanistan and in Iraq; and (3) their willingness to contribute to international peace, especially in the greater Middle East region.
Latest Action: 10/09/2007 - Ms. Watson moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill TextExpressing the strong support of the House of Representatives for implementation of the July 8, 2006, United Nations-brokered agreement between President of the Republic of Cyprus Tassos Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Mehmet Ali Talat relating to the reunification of Cyprus. 10/9/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Supports implementation of the July 8, 2006, agreement in order to prepare for new comprehensive negotiations leading to Cyprus' reunification within a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation as set out in the relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions. Calls upon the U.S. government to support the agreement's implementation in its entirety and without deviation from such process.
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Latest Action: 09/23/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextA bill to address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes. 9/23/2008--Introduced. Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 - Expresses the sense of Congress concerning Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons.Directs the Secretary of State, with respect to vulnerable populations in Iraq and with respect to countries containing a significant population of Iraqi refugees (including Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and Iran), to provide such countries or appropriate international organizations and nongovernmental organizations with specified humanitarian assistance.Directs [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/17/2008 - Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6944-6945) Bill Text
A resolution urging the Government of Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church.
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Latest Action: 07/16/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1485) Bill TextTo address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes. 7/15/2008--Introduced. Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008 - Expresses the sense of Congress concerning Iraqi refugees and internally displaced persons.Directs the Secretary of State, with respect to vulnerable populations in Iraq (including internally displaced persons) and with respect to countries containing a significant population of Iraqi refugees (including Jordan, Syria, Turkey, Lebanon, Egypt, and Iran), to provide such countries or appropriate international organizations and nongovernmental organizations with specified [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/13/2008 - 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 reassert the constitutional role of Congress in making long-term security commitments, to defer significant long-term security commitments to Iraq to the next Administration and Congress, and to maintain international legal authority and immunity for United States Armed Forces in Iraq by promoting the extension of the United Nations mandate. 3/13/2008--Introduced. Protect Our Troops and Our Constitution Act of 2008 - Prohibits funds from being used to: (1) establish or maintain any permanent or long-term U.S. military base or facility in Iraq; or (2) implement any agreement that is consistent with U.S. security commitments to Iraq under the Declaration of Principles or any agreement that provides "authority to fight" for U.S. Armed Forces engaged in combat operations other than for self-defense purposes, unless the agreement is an Article II treaty with respect to which the Senate has given its advice and consent to ratification or the agreement is approved by [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 05/08/2008 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy, to implement further the Act approving the Covenant to Establish a Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands in Political Union with the United States of America, to amend the Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2003, and for other purposes. 5/8/2008--Public Law. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 - Title I: Forest Service Authorizations - (Sec. 101) Designates certain lands in the Skykomish River Valley, Washington, as the Wild Sky Wilderness, to be managed by the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the Secretary to establish a trail plan. Authorizes the use of helicopter access to construct and maintain a joint [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530) Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Forest Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 2/8/2008--Introduced. National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2008 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers. Sets forth provisions concerning the Northern Mariana Islands. Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National Trails System Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998, the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, the Oregon [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextUrging the United States Government to initiate a diplomatic surge to foster security and stability in the Middle East by engaging international stakeholders and governments throughout the region to curtail destabilizing influences, help prevent the spread of violence, address humanitarian concerns, and enhance prospects for security, political, and economic progress in Iraq. 12/18/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the effort of local community leaders in Iraq to promote reconciliation. Commends the United Nations for re-engaging in Iraq. Urges: (1) diplomatic efforts to engage Iraq's neighbors to assist in securing Iraq's borders and to prevent terrorist organizations from destabilizing the region; (2) the nations and international bodies that have pledged donations to Iraq to fulfill those pledges; and (3) actions to address the needs of Iraqi displaced persons.
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Latest Action: 06/11/2008 - Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530) Bill TextA bill to authorize certain programs and activities in the Forest Service, the Department of the Interior, and the Department of Energy, and for other purposes. 12/13/2007--Introduced. National Forests, Parks, Public Land, and Reclamation Projects Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes specified programs and activities in the Department of the Interior, the Forest Service, and the Department of Energy concerning, among other things, land conveyances, boundary adjustments, studies, memorials, commissions, and museums, national park natural resource protection, national trails and rivers, national heritage areas, and advanced energy technology transfer centers. Sets forth provisions concerning the Northern Mariana Islands.Makes amendments to various public laws, including the National Trails System Act, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Act of 1998, the Omnibus Parks and Public Lands Management Act of 1996, the Oregon [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 11/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCondemning the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) for its ongoing terrorist attacks against Turkey and the Turkish people. 11/5/2007--Introduced. Reaffirms: (1) the House of Representatives' support for United States-Turkish relations; and (2) U.S. support for Turkey's right to self-defense. Condemns terrorist attacks by the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) against the Turkish people. Urges: (1) the Bush Administration to act to prevent the PKK from using bases in northern Iraq to attack Turkey; and (2) the national government of Iraq to remove the PKK from Iraqi territory. Calls on the Kurdish regional government in northern Iraq to act against the PKK.
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Latest Action: 10/29/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S13524) Bill TextA resolution expressing the importance of friendship and cooperation between the United States and Turkey. 10/29/2007--Introduced. Reiterates support for the strategic alliance between the United States and Turkey. Condemns the violent attacks conducted by the Kurdistan Workers' Party over the last two decades. Urges Kurdish leaders in Iraq to deny safe harbor for terrorists. Encourages the governments of Turkey and of Iraq to continue to work together to end the threat of terrorism. Thanks Prime Minister Erdogan and the people and government of Turkey for: (1) assuming command of the International Security Assistance Force in Kabul, Afghanistan from July 2002 to January 2003, and from February 2005 to August 2005; (2) providing humanitarian and medical assistance in Afghanistan and in Iraq; and (3) their willingness to contribute to international peace, especially in the greater Middle East region.
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