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Latest Action: 06/02/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 110-342. Bill Text
A bill to authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4988-4989; text: CR S4988-4989) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements made by the Government of the Russian Federation that undermine the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia. 5/2/2008--Introduced. Condemns recent decisions by the government of the Russian Federation to establish official ties with the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a process that impedes reconciliation between those regions and the government of the Republic of Georgia and that violates Georgia's sovereignty and Russia's commitments to international peacekeeping. Affirms that restoration of the Republic of Georgia's territorial integrity is in the interest of all who seek regional peace.
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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.
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Latest Action: 02/28/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextRecognizing the 15th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, a program funded by the Government of the United States to provide an opportunity for high school students from the countries of the former Soviet Union to study and live in the United States in order to promote democratic values and institutions in Eurasia, and supporting the mission, goals, and accomplishments of the FLEX program. 2/28/2007--Introduced. Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) program, a federally-funded program providing high school students from the former Soviet states with the opportunity to study and live in this country in order to promote democratic values and institutions in Eurasia. Supports and commends the FLEX program, acknowledging the positive changes that many FLEX alumni have made in their home countries.
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Latest Action: 12/13/2007 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. Bill TextA resolution calling on the President of the United States to engage in an open discussion with the leaders of the Republic of Georgia to express support for the planned presidential elections and the expectation that such elections will be held in a manner consistent with democratic principles. 12/13/2007--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: (1) the President should publicly support free elections to be held in Georgia on January 5, 2008; and (2) the government of Georgia must conduct free elections open to independent reporting.
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Latest Action: 04/09/2007 - Signed by President. Bill TextA bill to endorse further enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and to facilitate the timely admission of new members to NATO, and for other purposes. 4/9/2007--Public Law. (There are 4 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on March 15, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) NATO Freedom Consolidation Act of 2007 - Designates Albania, Croatia, Georgia, Macedonia (FYROM), and Ukraine as eligible to receive assistance under the NATO Participation Act of 1994. States that such designation: (1) is in addition to the designation of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia pursuant to the NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act of 1996, the designation of Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Bulgaria pursuant to the European Security Act of 1998, and the designation of Slovakia pursuant to the Gerald B. H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 [...] show full description
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16017-16018) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements made by officials of the Government of the Russian Federation concerning the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Condemns statements by officials of the government of the Russian Federation that the Russian Federation should recognize the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent of the Republic of Georgia. Affirms that the restoration of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia is in the interest of all who seek peace and stability in the region. Urges all parties to the conflicts in the Republic of Georgia and governments around the world to eschew rhetoric that escalates tensions and undermines efforts to negotiate a settlement to the conflicts.
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Latest Action: 01/24/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. Bill TextTo require additional tariffs be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to the Congress that the country is a market economy country, and to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit the amounts generated from those tariffs into the Social Security trust funds. 1/18/2007--Introduced. Requires additional tariffs to be imposed on products of any nonmarket economy country (Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Cambodia, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Moldova, the People's Republic of China, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam and, to the extent that any of their products enter U.S. customs territory, Cuba and North Korea), as well as any other country determined to be a nonmarket economy country until the President certifies to Congress that such country is a market economy country (operating on market principles of cost and pricing structures so that sales of merchandise in such country reflect their fair value).[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1692) Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the announcement of the Government of the Russian Federation of its intention to suspend implementation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. 8/1/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of the Russian Federation's announcement of its intention to suspend implementation of the 1990 Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty) may unnecessarily heighten tensions in Europe and urges the government of the Russian Federation to reconsider such intention and engage in a dialogue to resolve outstanding problems. Recognizes the CFE Treaty as a cornerstone of European security. Calls on the Russian Federation to fulfill its Istanbul Commitments of 1999 and withdraw all remaining forces and military equipment from Georgia and Moldova. Calls on all States Parties to ensure that the resolution of the current disputes surrounding [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 03/09/2007 - Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 76. Bill TextTo endorse further enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and to facilitate the timely admission of new members to NATO, and for other purposes. 3/6/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) NATO Freedom Consolidation Act of 2007 - Designates Albania, Croatia, Georgia, Macedonia, and Ukraine as eligible to receive assistance under the NATO Participation Act of 1994. States that such designation: (1) is in addition to the designation of Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia pursuant to the NATO Enlargement Facilitation Act of 1996, the designation of Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Bulgaria pursuant to the European Security Act of 1998, and the designation of Slovakia pursuant to the Gerald B. H. Solomon Freedom Consolidation Act of 2002 [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 06/02/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 110-342. Bill Text
A bill to authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes.
Also tagged in: Albania, Alliances, Armed forces, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Central Asia, Collective security, Commemorations, Conferences, Congressional tributes, Croatia, Defense policy, Democracy, Europe, Foreign policy, International affairs, Macedonia, Montenegro, NATO countries, Negotiations, Politics and government, Serbia, Sovereignty, Summit diplomacy, Ukraine
Latest Action: 05/19/2008 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4424; text as passed Senate: CR S4424; text of measure as introduced: CR S4378) Bill Text
A resolution congratulating Albania and Croatia on being invited to begin accession talks with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and expressing support for continuing to enlarge the alliance.
Latest Action: 06/03/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4988-4989; text: CR S4988-4989) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements made by the Government of the Russian Federation that undermine the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia. 5/2/2008--Introduced. Condemns recent decisions by the government of the Russian Federation to establish official ties with the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a process that impedes reconciliation between those regions and the government of the Republic of Georgia and that violates Georgia's sovereignty and Russia's commitments to international peacekeeping. Affirms that restoration of the Republic of Georgia's territorial integrity is in the interest of all who seek regional peace.
Also tagged in: Aggression, Air-to-air missiles, Alliances, Armed forces, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Defense policy, Democracy, Europe, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Insurgency, Intelligence activities, International affairs, NATO countries, Peace, Peace negotiations, Politics and government, Recognition (International law), Reconnaissance aircraft, Russia, Sovereignty, United Nations, Weapons systems
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3117-3118) Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding provocative and dangerous statements and actions taken by the Government of the Russian Federation that undermine the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia. 5/7/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Condemns recent decisions by the government of the Russian Federation to establish official ties with the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, a process that impedes reconciliation between those regions and the government of the Republic of Georgia and that violates Georgia's sovereignty and Russia's commitments to international peacekeeping. Calls upon the government of the Russian Federation to revoke its decision to establish official ties with the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Encourages [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 04/28/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3451-3452; text as passed Senate: CR S3452) Bill TextA resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the declaration of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization at the Bucharest Summit that Ukraine and Georgia will become members of the alliance. 4/28/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Supports the declaration of the Bucharest Summit which stated that Ukraine and Georgia will become members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Reiterates support for NATO's further enlargement to include democratic governments that are able and willing to meet membership responsibilities. Urges NATO member states at their December 2008 meeting to consider favorably Ukraine's and Georgia's applications for Membership Action Plans.
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Latest Action: 02/14/2008 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1083-1084; text as passed Senate: CR S1084) Bill TextA resolution expressing the strong support of the Senate for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization to enter into a Membership Action Plan with Georgia and Ukraine. 2/14/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate reported version is repeated here.) Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives: (1) reaffirming support for enlargement of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to include democratic governments that are able to meet the membership responsibilities; (2) that NATO's expansion contributes to its relevance; (3) that Georgia and Ukraine are strong allies that have made important progress in the areas of defense and democratic and human rights reform; (4) that a stronger relationship among Georgia, Ukraine, and NATO will benefit those countries and NATO member states; and (5) that the United States [...] show full description
Latest Action: 12/19/2007 - Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S16017-16018) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding provocative and dangerous statements made by officials of the Government of the Russian Federation concerning the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia. 12/19/2007--Introduced. Condemns statements by officials of the government of the Russian Federation that the Russian Federation should recognize the regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent of the Republic of Georgia. Affirms that the restoration of the territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia is in the interest of all who seek peace and stability in the region. Urges all parties to the conflicts in the Republic of Georgia and governments around the world to eschew rhetoric that escalates tensions and undermines efforts to negotiate a settlement to the conflicts.
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Latest Action: 12/13/2007 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. Bill TextA resolution calling on the President of the United States to engage in an open discussion with the leaders of the Republic of Georgia to express support for the planned presidential elections and the expectation that such elections will be held in a manner consistent with democratic principles. 12/13/2007--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: (1) the President should publicly support free elections to be held in Georgia on January 5, 2008; and (2) the government of Georgia must conduct free elections open to independent reporting.
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Latest Action: 08/02/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1692) Bill TextExpressing the sense of the House of Representatives on the announcement of the Government of the Russian Federation of its intention to suspend implementation of the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe. 8/1/2007--Introduced. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the government of the Russian Federation's announcement of its intention to suspend implementation of the 1990 Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty) may unnecessarily heighten tensions in Europe and urges the government of the Russian Federation to reconsider such intention and engage in a dialogue to resolve outstanding problems. Recognizes the CFE Treaty as a cornerstone of European security. Calls on the Russian Federation to fulfill its Istanbul Commitments of 1999 and withdraw all remaining forces and military equipment from Georgia and Moldova. Calls on all States Parties to ensure that the resolution of the current disputes surrounding [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/31/2007 - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10528-10529) Bill TextA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the announcement of the Russian Federation of its suspension of implementation of the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty. 7/31/2007--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 government of the Russian Federation's decision to suspend implementation of the 1990 Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE Treaty) will unnecessarily heighten tensions in Europe, and urges such suspension's reconsideration. Recognizes the CFE Treaty as a cornerstone of European security. Calls on the Russian Federation to fulfill its Istanbul Commitments of 1999 and withdraw all remaining forces and military equipment from Georgia and Moldova. Calls on all States Parties to ensure that the resolution [...] show full description
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