Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Arms sales2008-08-01T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4910Bill Introduced: S.3445 Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-08-01:/action/1687712008-08-01T00:00:00Z
An original bill to impose sanctions with respect to Iran, to provide for the divestment of assets in Iran by State and local governments and other entities, to identify locations of concern with respect to transshipment, reexportation, or diversion of certain sensitive items to Iran, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill 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.Res.611 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/action/1660852008-07-14T00:00:00Z
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the crisis in Zimbabwe, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3227 Iran Sanctions Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-07:/action/1653482008-07-07T00:00:00Z
An original bill to impose sanctions on Iran and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.1270 Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Zimbabwe, where the government has unleashed a campaign of violence and intimidation against members of the political opposition, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/1601892008-06-12T00:00:00Z
Commending the efforts of those who sought to block an international arms transfer destined for Zimbabwe, where the government has unleashed a campaign of violence and intimidation against members of the political opposition, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.1230 Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/action/1585782008-05-22T00:00:00Z
Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.<br /><br /> 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.J.Res.87 Limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-21:/action/1585712008-05-21T00:00:00Z
Limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<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: S.J.Res.32 A joint resolution limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-13:/action/1569922008-05-13T00:00:00Z
A joint resolution limiting the issuance of a letter of offer with respect to a certain proposed sale of defense articles and defense services to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5959 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/action/1560642008-05-05T00:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2009 for intelligence and intelligence-related activities of the United States Government, the Community Management Account, and the Central Intelligence Agency Retirement and Disability System, 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.533 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe.tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-24:/action/1511772008-04-24T00:00:00Z
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the political situation in Zimbabwe.<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: 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.Con.Res.317 Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-14:/action/1480052008-03-14T00:00:00Z
Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic draft constitution and scheduled referendum.<br /><br />