Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Rule of law

Bill Introduced: S.3678 Vietnam Human Rights Act of 2008

2008-10-01T00:00:00Z

A bill to promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law in Vietnam.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.619 A resolution expressing support for a constructive dialogue on human rights issues between the United States and Bahrain.

2008-07-22T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing support for a constructive dialogue on human rights issues between the United States and Bahrain.

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.

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

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.

Bill Introduced: S.Con.Res.87 A concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence.

2008-06-09T00:00:00Z

A concurrent resolution congratulating the Republic of Latvia on the 90th anniversary of its declaration of independence.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1230 Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

Condemning postelection violence in Zimbabwe and calling for a peaceful resolution to the current political crisis.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6028 Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008

2008-05-13T00:00:00Z

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.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.541 A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity.

2008-04-29T00:00:00Z

A resolution supporting humanitarian assistance, protection of civilians, accountability for abuses in Somalia, and urging concrete progress in line with the Transitional Federal Charter of Somalia toward the establishment of a viable government of national unity.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1075 Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese Government's use of Internet censorship and surveillance to control news of the protests, and urging compliance with Chinese criminal law and to provide information and access to all persons detained.

2008-04-03T00:00:00Z

Condemning the Chinese Government's unwarranted violence against Tibetan protesters, the Chinese Government's use of Internet censorship and surveillance to control news of the protests, and urging compliance with Chinese criminal law and to provide information and access to all persons detained.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1044 Condemning the dismissal of the Supreme Court in Pakistan and calling for their reinstatement by the Government of Pakistan.

2008-03-12T00:00:00Z

Condemning the dismissal of the Supreme Court in Pakistan and calling for their reinstatement by the Government of Pakistan.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1011 Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive regional strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, contain and reduce violence, and contribute to conditions for sustainable peace and good governance in Chad, as well as in the wider region that includes the northern region of the Central African Republic and the Darfur region of Sudan.

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

Calling on the United States Government and the international community to promptly develop, fund, and implement a comprehensive regional strategy to protect civilians, facilitate humanitarian operations, contain and reduce violence, and contribute to conditions for sustainable peace and good governance in Chad, as well as in the wider region that includes the northern region of the Central African Republic and the Darfur region of Sudan.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5499 Iraq Redeployment Timetable and Political Reconciliation Act of 2008

2008-02-26T00:00:00Z

To provide for a timetable for the redeployment of the United States Armed Forces from Iraq and to seek political and diplomatic solutions for the security and stability of the Republic of Iraq.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5152 Former Soviet Union Minority Relief Act of 2008

2008-01-29T00:00:00Z

To authorize assistance for ethnic and religious minorities in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.912 Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.

2008-01-15T00:00:00Z

Condemning the assassination of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to assist the people of Pakistan in combating terrorist activity and promoting a free and democratic Pakistan.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4329 NAFTA Accountability Act

2007-12-06T00:00:00Z

To assess the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), to require further negotiation of certain provisions of the NAFTA, and to provide for the withdrawal from the NAFTA unless certain conditions are met.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.840 Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.

2007-12-04T00:00:00Z

Calling for the protection of human rights and restoration of rule of law in Pakistan.

Bill Introduced: H.R.4223 To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

2007-11-15T00:00:00Z

To establish the Congressional-Executive Commission on the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.823 Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan.

2007-11-14T00:00:00Z

Condemning the imposition of emergency rule in Pakistan.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.810 Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.

2007-11-08T00:00:00Z

Calling for an end to the state of emergency in Pakistan.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.372 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan.

2007-11-08T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the declaration of a state of emergency in Pakistan.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.367 A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom and the 20th anniversary of the Freedom Sunday rally for Soviet Jewry on the National Mall.

2007-11-06T00:00:00Z

A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the mass movement for Soviet Jewish freedom and the 20th anniversary of the Freedom Sunday rally for Soviet Jewry on the National Mall.