2008-07-31T20:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/4942 tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/168771 2008-07-31T20:00:00Z 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 /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/action/168020 2008-07-28T20:00:00Z To amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating to import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, expand the number of individuals against whom the visa ban is applicable, expand the blocking of assets and other prohibited activities, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 28, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-286. tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/action/167639 2008-07-28T20:00:00Z To amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating to import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, expand the number of individuals against whom the visa ban is applicable, expand the blocking of assets and other prohibited activities, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 28, 2008: Signed by President. tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/167438 2008-07-24T20:00:00Z To amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating to import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, expand the number of individuals against whom the visa ban is applicable, expand the blocking of assets and other prohibited activities, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 24, 2008: Presented to President. tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/167508 2008-07-24T20:00:00Z To amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating to import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, expand the number of individuals against whom the visa ban is applicable, expand the blocking of assets and other prohibited activities, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 24, 2008: Signed by President. tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-21:/action/167150 2008-07-21T20:00:00Z To amend the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003 to waive the requirement for annual renewal resolutions relating to import sanctions, impose import sanctions on Burmese gemstones, expand the number of individuals against whom the visa ban is applicable, expand the blocking of assets and other prohibited activities, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 21, 2008: Cleared for White House. tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-06:/action/165348 2008-07-06T20:00:00Z An original bill to impose sanctions on Iran and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-27:/action/144082 2008-01-27T19:00:00Z To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 27, 2008: Signed by President. tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-27:/action/144083 2008-01-27T19:00:00Z To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 27, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-181. tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-24:/action/142593 2008-01-24T19:00:00Z A resolution calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-23:/action/143016 2008-01-23T19:00:00Z To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 23, 2008: Presented to President. tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-22:/action/142417 2008-01-22T19:00:00Z Calling for a peaceful resolution to the current electoral crisis in Kenya.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-21:/action/143015 2008-01-21T19:00:00Z To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br />January 21, 2008: Cleared for White House. tag:opencongress.org,2008-01-15:/action/141904 2008-01-15T19:00:00Z To provide for the enactment of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as previously enrolled, with certain modifications to address the foreign sovereign immunities provisions of title 28, United States Code, with respect to the attachment of property in certain judgements against Iraq, the lapse of statutory authorities for the payment of bonuses, special pays, and similar benefits for members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-27:/action/141693 2007-12-27T19:00:00Z To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 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, a<br /><br />December 27, 2007: Pocket Vetoed by President. tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-27:/action/141752 2007-12-27T19:00:00Z To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 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, a<br /><br />December 27, 2007: Vetoed by President. tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-18:/action/141662 2007-12-18T19:00:00Z To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 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, a<br /><br />December 18, 2007: Presented to President. tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-13:/action/140732 2007-12-13T19:00:00Z To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2008 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, a<br /><br />December 13, 2007: Cleared for White House. tag:opencongress.org,2007-12-09:/action/139111 2007-12-09T19:00:00Z A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that certain benchmarks must be met before certain restrictions against the Government of North Korea are lifted, and that the United States Government should not provide any financial assistance to North Korea until the Secretary of State makes certain certifications regarding the submission of applications for refugee status.<br /><br /> tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-28:/action/135116 2007-10-28T20:00:00Z A bill 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 prohibit the importation of gemstones and hardwoods from Burma, to promote a coordinated international effort to restore civilian democratic rule to Burma, and for other purposes.<br /><br />