Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Military assistance2008-07-29T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4678Bill Enacted: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/1680202008-07-29T00:00:00Z
To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 29, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-286. Bill Signed by President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/1676392008-07-29T00:00:00Z
To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 29, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/action/1674382008-07-25T00:00:00Z
To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 25, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Signed by President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/action/1675082008-07-25T00:00:00Z
To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 25, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-22:/action/1671502008-07-22T00:00:00Z
To impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to exempt humanitarian assistance from United States sanctions on Burma, to prohibit the importation of gemstones from Burma, or that originate in Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 22, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: S.3052 Naval Vessel Transfer Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/action/1585802008-05-22T00:00:00Z
A bill to provide for the transfer of naval vessels to certain foreign recipients.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.1194 Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-14:/action/1572392008-05-14T00:00:00Z
Reaffirming the support of the House of Representatives for the legitimate, democratically-elected Government of Lebanon under Prime Minister Fouad Siniora.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6028 Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/action/1570212008-05-13T00:00:00Z
To authorize law enforcement and security assistance, and assistance to enhance the rule of law and strengthen civilian institutions, for Mexico and the countries of Central America, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6026 Clean Global War on Terror Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/action/1569862008-05-13T00:00:00Z
Making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5916 Defense Trade Controls Performance Improvement Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/action/1517292008-04-29T00:00:00Z
To reform the administration of the Arms Export Control Act, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.541 A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity.tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-29:/action/1515092008-04-29T00:00:00Z
A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2917 Syria Accountability and Liberation Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/action/1512822008-04-24T00:00:00Z
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.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5899 Iraq Shared Investment Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/action/1511652008-04-24T00:00:00Z
To require funding under the Iraq Security Forces Fund to be provided in the form of loans and to require the Government of Iraq to provide matching funds under the Commanders' Emergency Response Program to be used for agreed-upon purposes which enable military commanders in Iraq to respond to urgent humanitarian relief and reconstruction requirements.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2787 Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-31:/action/1485782008-03-31T00:00:00Z
A bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, to prescribe military personnel strengths for fiscal year 2009, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5658 Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-31:/action/1485452008-03-31T00:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.480 A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-12:/action/1473902008-03-12T00:00:00Z
A resolution recognizing the strategic importance of the African continent and welcoming the establishment of AFRICOM, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.1028 Reasserting congressional prerogatives in foreign policy and reaffirming the importance of following constitutional processes when the United States Government enters into agreements regarding the use or maintenance of the United States Armed Forces or the use of the financial resources of the United States to assist a foreign government or people and clarifying the nature and scope of status of forces agreements.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-06:/action/1469052008-03-06T00:00:00Z
Reasserting congressional prerogatives in foreign policy and reaffirming the importance of following constitutional processes when the United States Government enters into agreements regarding the use or maintenance of the United States Armed Forces or the use of the financial resources of the United States to assist a foreign government or people and clarifying the nature and scope of status of forces agreements.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.470 A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to devote ample political commitment and material resources towards the achievement and implementation of a negotiated resolution to the national and regional conflicts in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Darfur, Sudan.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-04:/action/1466092008-03-04T00:00:00Z
A resolution calling on the relevant governments, multilateral bodies, and non-state actors in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Sudan to devote ample political commitment and material resources towards the achievement and implementation of a negotiated resolution to the national and regional conflicts in Chad, the Central African Republic, and Darfur, Sudan.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5443 United States-Republic of Korea Defense Cooperation Improvement Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-14:/action/1457892008-02-14T00:00:00Z
To improve defense cooperation between the Republic of Korea and the United States.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.445 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, and the political crisis in Pakistan.tag:opencongress.org,2008-02-07:/action/1447262008-02-07T00:00:00Z
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the assassination of former Prime Minister of Pakistan Benazir Bhutto, and the political crisis in Pakistan.<br /><br />