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Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCalling on the Russian Federation to withdraw its military forces, armaments, and ammunition stockpiles from the sovereign territory of the Republic of Moldova. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Calls upon the Russian Federation to fulfill its commitments and withdraw its military forces and remove its military stockpiles from the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova. Declares that the present armed forces stationed in the Security Zone of Moldova should be replaced with a multinational peacekeeping contingent.
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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: 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: 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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Latest Action: 11/06/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextTo authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes. 11/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Eurasia Foundation Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of State to make an annual grant to the Eurasia Foundation to: (1) promote civil society, private enterprise, and public administration and policy in the countries of Eurasia; (2) strengthen indigenous institutions that foster national development, social change, economic growth, and cooperative international relationships consistent with U.S. interests in Eurasia; and (3) conduct programs in the region that would be difficult or impossible for an official U.S. entity. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) an appropriately funded Foundation can contribute significantly to the political, economic, and social development of democracy and human rights in the countries of Eurasia; (2) organizations that seek competitive grants typically perform in a more transparent [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Armenia, Auditing, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Budgets, Business, Central Asia, Civil liberties, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Democracy, Developing countries, Economic assistance, Europe, Finance, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Former Soviet states, Foundations, Free enterprise, Georgia (Republic), Government information, Government paperwork, Grants-in-aid, Human rights, International affairs, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Politics and government, Russia, Social services, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Latest Action: 06/02/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 110-342. Bill TextA bill to authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes. 6/2/2008--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.) Eurasia Foundation Act - Directs the Secretary of State to make an annual grant to the Eurasia Foundation to: (1) promote civil society, private enterprise, and public administration and policy in the countries of Eurasia; (2) strengthen indigenous institutions that foster national development, social change, economic growth, and cooperative international relationships consistent with U.S. interests in Eurasia; and (3) conduct programs in the countries of Eurasia that would be difficult or impossible for an official U.S. entity. Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) grant eligibility; (2) audits; (3) recordkeeping; and (4) reports. Directs the [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/06/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739) Bill TextA bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Moldova. 2/6/2008--Introduced. Authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Moldova.
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Also tagged in: Armenia, Auditing, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Budgets, Business, Central Asia, Civil liberties, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Democracy, Developing countries, Economic assistance, Europe, Finance, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Former Soviet states, Foundations, Free enterprise, Georgia (Republic), Government information, Government paperwork, Grants-in-aid, Human rights, International affairs, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Politics and government, Russia, Social services, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Latest Action: 06/02/2008 - Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Biden without amendment. With written report No. 110-342. Bill TextA bill to authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes. 6/2/2008--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.) Eurasia Foundation Act - Directs the Secretary of State to make an annual grant to the Eurasia Foundation to: (1) promote civil society, private enterprise, and public administration and policy in the countries of Eurasia; (2) strengthen indigenous institutions that foster national development, social change, economic growth, and cooperative international relationships consistent with U.S. interests in Eurasia; and (3) conduct programs in the countries of Eurasia that would be difficult or impossible for an official U.S. entity. Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) grant eligibility; (2) audits; (3) recordkeeping; and (4) reports. Directs the [...] show full description
Latest Action: 02/06/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S739) Bill TextA bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Moldova. 2/6/2008--Introduced. Authorizes the President to extend nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Moldova.
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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
Also tagged in: Armed forces, Arms control agreements, Central Asia, Civil liberties, Collective security, Conventional weapons, Defense economics, Defense policy, Europe, Foreign leaders, Foreign policy, Georgia (Republic), Human rights, International affairs, Law, Military and naval supplies, Military withdrawal, Rule of law, Russia, Weapons systems
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
Also tagged in: Armenia, Auditing, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Budgets, Business, Central Asia, Civil liberties, Congress, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Democracy, Developing countries, Economic assistance, Europe, Finance, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Former Soviet states, Foundations, Free enterprise, Georgia (Republic), Government information, Government paperwork, Grants-in-aid, Human rights, International affairs, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Politics and government, Russia, Social services, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan
Latest Action: 11/06/2007 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. Bill TextTo authorize grants to the Eurasia Foundation, and for other purposes. 11/5/2007--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) Eurasia Foundation Act - (Sec. 3) Directs the Secretary of State to make an annual grant to the Eurasia Foundation to: (1) promote civil society, private enterprise, and public administration and policy in the countries of Eurasia; (2) strengthen indigenous institutions that foster national development, social change, economic growth, and cooperative international relationships consistent with U.S. interests in Eurasia; and (3) conduct programs in the region that would be difficult or impossible for an official U.S. entity. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) an appropriately funded Foundation can contribute significantly to the political, economic, and social development of democracy and human rights in the countries of Eurasia; (2) organizations that seek competitive grants typically perform in a more transparent [...] show full description
Latest Action: 06/05/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Bill TextCalling on the Russian Federation to withdraw its military forces, armaments, and ammunition stockpiles from the sovereign territory of the Republic of Moldova. 6/5/2007--Introduced. Calls upon the Russian Federation to fulfill its commitments and withdraw its military forces and remove its military stockpiles from the Transnistrian region of the Republic of Moldova. Declares that the present armed forces stationed in the Security Zone of Moldova should be replaced with a multinational peacekeeping contingent.
Also tagged in: Anniversaries, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Central Asia, Commemorations, Congressional tributes, Democracy, Education, Educational exchanges, Elementary and secondary education, Europe, Foreign policy, Former Soviet states, Georgia (Republic), Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Politics and government, Russia, Secondary education, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine
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.
Also tagged in: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Budgets, Business, Cambodia, Caribbean area, Central Asia, China, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional oversight, Congressional reporting requirements, Cuba, East Asia, Economic policy, Europe, Foreign policy, Free enterprise, Georgia (Republic), Government trust funds, Imports, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latin America, North Korea, Old age, survivors and disability insurance, President and foreign policy, Presidents, Social security, Social security finance, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tariff, Trade, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
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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