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Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 137. Bill TextHonoring the life and six decades of public service of Jacob Birnbaum and especially his commitment freeing Soviet Jews from religious, cultural, and communal extinction. 6/18/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life and public service of Jacob Birnbaum on the occasion of his 80th birthday, especially his commitment to freeing Soviet Jews from religious, cultural, and communal extinction.
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Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill TextCondemning violence in Estonia and attacks on Estonia's embassies in 2007, and expressing solidarity with the Government and the people of Estonia. 6/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses support for Estonia as a sovereign state and a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Condemns: (1) recent acts of violence and looting in Estonia; (2) attacks and threats against Estonia's embassies and officials in Russia and other countries; and (3) political efforts to exploit the memory of the victims of the Second World War. Urges all activists to express their views peacefully. Honors the sacrifice of all those, including Red Army soldiers, who gave their lives to defeat Nazism. Supports the government of Estonia's efforts to initiate a peaceful dialogue with the government of the Russian Federation. Urges [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S189-190) Bill TextA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be placed within the United States Capitol. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be placed within the U.S. Capitol.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Computer crimes, Congressional tributes, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Dissenters, Embassies, Estonia, Europe, Foreign policy, History, International affairs, International cooperation, Military occupation, National self-determination, NATO countries, Nazism, Peace negotiations, Political violence, Protection of officials, Recognition (International law), Russia, Sovereignty, Technology, Treaties, Vandalism, War casualties, World War II
Latest Action: 05/03/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5610-5611 text as passed Senate: CR S5610-5611 text of measure as introduced: CR S5603-5604) Bill TextA resolution condemning violence in Estonia and attacks on Estonia's embassies in 2007, and expressing solidarity with the Government and the people of Estonia. 5/3/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Soviet Union's decades-long occupation of Estonia was illegal and a violation of Estonia's sovereignty. Expresses support for Estonia as a sovereign state and a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Condemns: (1) recent acts of violence and looting in Estonia; (2) attacks and threats against Estonia's embassies and officials in Russia and other countries; and (3) political efforts to exploit the memory of the victims of the Second World War. Urges all activists [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6305; text as passed Senate: CR S6305; text of measure as introduced: CR S6297-6298) Bill TextA resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans of Operation Vittles. 6/26/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift as the largest and longest running humanitarian airlift operation in history. Honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who participated in and supported the Airlift. Commends the close friendship forged between the American, British, and German people through the Airlift. Applauds the men and women of the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command who still work diligently to provide hope, save lives, and deliver freedom around the world in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives.
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Latest Action: 09/17/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence. 6/9/2008--Introduced. Congratulates the people of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of Latvia's November 18, 1918, declaration of independence. Commends the government of Latvia for its success in implementing political and economic reforms, for establishing political, religious and economic freedom, and for its commitment to human and civil rights. Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to urge the government of the Russian Federation to acknowledge that the Soviet occupation of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and for the succeeding 51 years was illegal.
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Latest Action: 06/26/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6305; text as passed Senate: CR S6305; text of measure as introduced: CR S6297-6298) Bill TextA resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift and honoring the veterans of Operation Vittles. 6/26/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Recognizes the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift as the largest and longest running humanitarian airlift operation in history. Honors the service and sacrifice of the men and women who participated in and supported the Airlift. Commends the close friendship forged between the American, British, and German people through the Airlift. Applauds the men and women of the U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command who still work diligently to provide hope, save lives, and deliver freedom around the world in support of U.S. foreign policy objectives.
Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Armed forces, Business, Civil liberties, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Democracy, Estonia, Europe, Foreign policy, Free enterprise, History, Human rights, International affairs, Latvia, Law, Lithuania, Military agreements, Military occupation, Nazism, Religion, Religious liberty, Rule of law, Russia, Sovereignty
Latest Action: 09/17/2008 - Received in the House. Bill TextA concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence. 6/9/2008--Introduced. Congratulates the people of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of Latvia's November 18, 1918, declaration of independence. Commends the government of Latvia for its success in implementing political and economic reforms, for establishing political, religious and economic freedom, and for its commitment to human and civil rights. Calls on the President and the Secretary of State to urge the government of the Russian Federation to acknowledge that the Soviet occupation of Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania under the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact and for the succeeding 51 years was illegal.
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Computer crimes, Congressional tributes, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Dissenters, Embassies, Estonia, Europe, Foreign policy, History, International affairs, International cooperation, Military occupation, National self-determination, NATO countries, Nazism, Peace negotiations, Political violence, Protection of officials, Recognition (International law), Russia, Sovereignty, Technology, Treaties, Vandalism, War casualties, World War II
Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Mr. Lantos moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended. Bill TextCondemning violence in Estonia and attacks on Estonia's embassies in 2007, and expressing solidarity with the Government and the people of Estonia. 6/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Expresses support for Estonia as a sovereign state and a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Condemns: (1) recent acts of violence and looting in Estonia; (2) attacks and threats against Estonia's embassies and officials in Russia and other countries; and (3) political efforts to exploit the memory of the victims of the Second World War. Urges all activists to express their views peacefully. Honors the sacrifice of all those, including Red Army soldiers, who gave their lives to defeat Nazism. Supports the government of Estonia's efforts to initiate a peaceful dialogue with the government of the Russian Federation. Urges [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Computer crimes, Congressional tributes, Criminal investigation, Criminal justice, Defense policy, Diplomacy, Dissenters, Embassies, Estonia, Europe, Foreign policy, History, International affairs, International cooperation, Military occupation, National self-determination, NATO countries, Nazism, Peace negotiations, Political violence, Protection of officials, Recognition (International law), Russia, Sovereignty, Technology, Treaties, Vandalism, War casualties, World War II
Latest Action: 05/03/2007 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5610-5611 text as passed Senate: CR S5610-5611 text of measure as introduced: CR S5603-5604) Bill TextA resolution condemning violence in Estonia and attacks on Estonia's embassies in 2007, and expressing solidarity with the Government and the people of Estonia. 5/3/2007--Passed Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Soviet Union's decades-long occupation of Estonia was illegal and a violation of Estonia's sovereignty. Expresses support for Estonia as a sovereign state and a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Organization of Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Condemns: (1) recent acts of violence and looting in Estonia; (2) attacks and threats against Estonia's embassies and officials in Russia and other countries; and (3) political efforts to exploit the memory of the victims of the Second World War. Urges all activists [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Central Asia, Civil liberties, Civil rights, Civil rights workers, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Emigration, Europe, Foreign policy, Former Soviet states, Human rights, Immigration, International affairs, Jews, Religion, Religious liberty, Russia
Latest Action: 06/18/2007 - DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 137. Bill TextHonoring the life and six decades of public service of Jacob Birnbaum and especially his commitment freeing Soviet Jews from religious, cultural, and communal extinction. 6/18/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Honors the life and public service of Jacob Birnbaum on the occasion of his 80th birthday, especially his commitment to freeing Soviet Jews from religious, cultural, and communal extinction.
Also tagged in: Art, Capitol (Washington, D.C.), Cold War, Commemorations, Congress, Congressional tributes, Europe, Ex-presidents, Foreign policy, Germany, History, Humanities, Presidential messages, Presidents, Reagan Administration
Latest Action: 01/04/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S189-190) Bill TextA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be placed within the United States Capitol. 1/4/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that an artistic tribute to commemorate the speech given by President Ronald Reagan at the Brandenburg Gate on June 12, 1987, should be placed within the U.S. Capitol.
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