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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Latin America</title>
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  <updated>2012-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.3801 Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-02-09:/action/320529</id>
    <updated>2012-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the definition of aircraft and the offenses penalized under the aviation smuggling provisions under that Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 09, 2012: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.3801 Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3801/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-02-09:/action/320625</id>
    <updated>2012-02-09T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the definition of aircraft and the offenses penalized under the aviation smuggling provisions under that Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;February 09, 2012: Became Public Law No: 112-93.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.368 A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the people of Haiti.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-sr368/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-02-05:/action/319848</id>
    <updated>2012-02-05T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives in that earthquake, and expressing continued solidarity with the people of Haiti.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.532 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should appoint a special counsel to investigate Operation Fast and Furious and the Attorney General's knowledge and management of Operation Fast and Furious.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hr532/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-31:/action/319510</id>
    <updated>2012-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President of the United States should appoint a special counsel to investigate Operation Fast and Furious and the Attorney General's knowledge and management of Operation Fast and Furious.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.366 A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wilman Villar Mendoza.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-sr366/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-31:/action/319493</id>
    <updated>2012-01-31T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wilman Villar Mendoza.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.3801 Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3801/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-29:/action/319288</id>
    <updated>2012-01-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the definition of aircraft and the offenses penalized under the aviation smuggling provisions under that Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 29, 2012: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.34 A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in honor of the life and legacy of Vaclav Havel.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-sc34/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-29:/action/319259</id>
    <updated>2012-01-29T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress in honor of the life and legacy of Vaclav Havel.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.97 Expressing the sense of Congress in honor of the life and legacy of Vaclav Havel.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hc97/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-26:/action/319227</id>
    <updated>2012-01-26T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the sense of Congress in honor of the life and legacy of Vaclav Havel.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.354 A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wilman Villar Mendoza.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-sr354/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-25:/action/319174</id>
    <updated>2012-01-25T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution honoring the life of dissident and democracy activist Wilman Villar Mendoza and condemning the Castro regime for the death of Wilman Villar Mendoza.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.529 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should not consider releasing Taliban prisoners, Abdul Haq Wasiq, Mullah Norullah Noori, Mullah Mohammed Fazl, and Mullah Khairullah Khairkhwa, from prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until Mullah Muhammed Omar has been turned over to United States custody.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hr529/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-24:/action/319115</id>
    <updated>2012-01-24T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should not consider releasing Taliban prisoners, Abdul Haq Wasiq, Mullah Norullah Noori, Mullah Mohammed Fazl, and Mullah Khairullah Khairkhwa, from prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, until Mullah Muhammed Omar has been turned over to United States custody.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.526 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect toward the establishment of a democratic and prosperous Republic of Georgia and the establishment of a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict with Georgia's internationally recognized borders.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hr526/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-23:/action/319045</id>
    <updated>2012-01-23T19:00:00Z</updated>
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect toward the establishment of a democratic and prosperous Republic of Georgia and the establishment of a peaceful and just resolution to the conflict with Georgia's internationally recognized borders.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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  <entry>
    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.3801 Ultralight Aircraft Smuggling Prevention Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3801/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-22:/action/318945</id>
    <updated>2012-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To amend the Tariff Act of 1930 to clarify the definition of aircraft and the offenses penalized under the aviation smuggling provisions under that Act, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.Res.352 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-sr352/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-22:/action/318939</id>
    <updated>2012-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
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A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.521 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hr521/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-22:/action/318869</id>
    <updated>2012-01-22T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should work with the Government of Haiti to address gender-based violence against women and children.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.3783 Countering Iran in the Western Hemisphere Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3783/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-17:/action/318648</id>
    <updated>2012-01-17T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To provide for a comprehensive strategy to counter Iran's growing presence and hostile activity in the Western Hemisphere, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.Res.510 Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-hr510/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-12:/action/318507</id>
    <updated>2012-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
    <content type="html">
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.3771 Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act of 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h3771/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-12:/action/318508</id>
    <updated>2012-01-12T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To promote long-term, sustainable rebuilding and development in Haiti, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.1892 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1892/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-02:/action/318372</id>
    <updated>2012-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 02, 2012: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.1892 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1892/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2012-01-02:/action/318373</id>
    <updated>2012-01-02T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 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.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;January 02, 2012: Became Public Law No: 112-87.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.1540 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/112-h1540/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2011-12-30:/action/318367</id>
    <updated>2011-12-30T19:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2012 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, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;December 30, 2011: Became Public Law No: 112-81.    </content>
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