Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Religious liberty2008-09-30T20:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/5461Bill Introduced: S.3678 Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-30:/action/1763192008-09-30T20:00:00Z
A bill to promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Vietnam.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3541 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-22:/action/1735372008-09-22T20:00:00Z
A bill to address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.643 A resolution calling for greater dialogue between the Dalai Lama and the Government of China regarding rights for the people of Tibet, and for other purposes.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-31:/action/1687822008-07-31T20:00:00Z
A resolution calling for greater dialogue between the Dalai Lama and the Government of China regarding rights for the people of Tibet, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Signed by President: H.R.5501 Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/1682962008-07-29T20:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 29, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Enacted: H.R.5501 Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/1682972008-07-29T20:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 29, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-293. 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,2008-07-28:/action/1683362008-07-28T20:00:00Z
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br />July 28, 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,2008-07-28:/action/1683352008-07-28T20:00:00Z
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br />July 28, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Enacted: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/action/1680202008-07-28T20:00:00Z
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. Bill Signed by President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-28:/action/1676392008-07-28T20:00:00Z
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. 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,2008-07-27:/action/1683342008-07-27T20:00:00Z
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br />July 27, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.5501 Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/1674412008-07-24T20:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 24, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Signed by President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/1675082008-07-24T20:00:00Z
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. Bill Sent To President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-24:/action/1674382008-07-24T20:00:00Z
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. Bill Sent To President: H.R.5501 Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-23:/action/1674402008-07-23T20:00:00Z
To authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2009 through 2013 to provide assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria, and for other purposes.<br /><br />July 23, 2008: Cleared for White House. 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,2008-07-23:/action/1683322008-07-23T20:00:00Z
Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.<br /><br />July 23, 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,2008-07-21:/action/1671502008-07-21T20:00:00Z
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. Bill Introduced: S.Res.615 A resolution urging the Government of Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church.tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-16:/action/1667742008-07-16T20:00:00Z
A resolution urging the Government of Turkey to respect the rights and religious freedoms of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of the Orthodox Christian Church.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-14:/action/1662812008-07-14T20:00:00Z
To address the impending humanitarian crisis and potential security breakdown as a result of the mass influx of Iraqi refugees into neighboring countries, and the growing internally displaced population in Iraq, by increasing directed accountable assistance to these populations and their host countries, facilitating the resettlement of Iraqis at risk, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.1291 Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-19:/action/1617302008-06-19T20:00:00Z
Expressing gratitude for the contributions of the American GI Forum on its 60th anniversary.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.3141 Preventing Student Loan Discrimination Acttag:opencongress.org,2008-06-16:/action/1610662008-06-16T20:00:00Z
A bill to provide for nondiscrimination by eligible lenders in the Federal Family Education Loan Program.<br /><br />