Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Political prisoners2008-07-29T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/6397Bill 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 Enacted: H.J.Res.93 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/1683362008-07-29T00:00:00Z
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br />July 29, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-287. Bill Signed by President: H.J.Res.93 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/1683352008-07-29T00:00:00Z
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br />July 29, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.J.Res.93 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/action/1683342008-07-28T00:00:00Z
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br />July 28, 2008: Presented to 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.J.Res.93 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/1683322008-07-24T00:00:00Z
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br />July 24, 2008: Cleared for White House. 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.J.Res.41 A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/1600502008-06-12T00:00:00Z
A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.93 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-05:/action/1592922008-06-05T00:00:00Z
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.574 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately release from custody the children of Rebiya Kadeer and Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil and should refrain from further engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people.tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-22:/action/1586922008-05-22T00:00:00Z
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China should immediately release from custody the children of Rebiya Kadeer and Canadian citizen Huseyin Celil and should refrain from further engaging in acts of cultural, linguistic, and religious suppression directed against the Uyghur people.<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.Res.504 A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the people of Tibet.tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-07:/action/1489852008-04-07T00:00:00Z
A resolution condemning the violence in Tibet and calling for restraint by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the people of Tibet.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.1077 Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the distinctive language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms of all Tibetans, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-03:/action/1490282008-04-03T00:00:00Z
Calling on the Government of the People's Republic of China to end its crackdown in Tibet and enter into a substantive dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama to find a negotiated solution that respects the distinctive language, culture, religious identity, and fundamental freedoms of all Tibetans, 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 /> Bill Introduced: H.R.5627 To award the congressional gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in Cuba.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-13:/action/1476852008-03-13T00:00:00Z
To award the congressional gold medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy and human rights in Cuba.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.2777 A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy, human rights, and peaceful change in Cuba.tag:opencongress.org,2008-03-13:/action/1477672008-03-13T00:00:00Z
A bill to award a Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, in recognition of his courageous and unwavering commitment to democracy, human rights, and peaceful change in Cuba.<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 /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.840 Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-04:/action/1389102007-12-04T00:00:00Z
Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.<br /><br />