S.2917 - Syria Accountability and Liberation Act

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. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Syria Accountability and Liberation Act as introduced.
  • Official: 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. as introduced.

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4/24/2008--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

Official Summary

4/24/2008--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. Imposes specified sanctions aimed at Syria's energy sector. Sets forth diplomatic measures intended to isolate the government of Syria. Directs the President to provide assistance to support a democratic transition in Syria. Authorizes appropriations.


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02/10/10
Senate Passes Bill Softening Tax Penalties - Blog - OpenCongress

The Senate yesterday passed the Small Business Penalty Fairness Act (S. 2917), which, according to Sen. Ben Nelson [D, NE] “will protect small businesses that were acting in good faith from harsh IRS penalties.”

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12/18/09
S.2917: Small Business Penalty Fairness Act of 2009 - U.S. ...

Internet Freedom Preservation Act (casually known as the Snowe-Dorgan bill) S. 215 (110th Congress) formerly S. 2917 (109th Congress) January 9, 2007 Senators Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) & Byron Dorgan (D-North Dakota), Co-Sponsors: Barack ... Source: Prof

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01/05/09
Bonn - LVR: Newsletter \"Rechtsfragen der Jugendhilfe\"

I, S. 2917). Dieses enthält unter anderem verschiedene Änderungen in den Sozialgesetzbüchern II und III. Es wird ein Rechtsanspruch auf Förderung der Vorbereitung auf den nachträglichen Erwerb des Hauptschulabschlusses eingeführt. ...

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