Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Freedom of speech

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.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.

2008-08-01T00:00:00Z

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.

Bill Enacted: H.J.Res.93 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

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.

2008-07-29T00:00:00Z

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

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.

2008-07-28T00:00:00Z

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

July 28, 2008: Presented to 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.

2008-07-24T00:00:00Z

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

July 24, 2008: Cleared for White House.

Bill Introduced: S.J.Res.40 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States authorizing the Congress and the States to prohibit the act of desecration of the flag of the United States and to set criminal penalties for that act.

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.

2008-06-12T00:00:00Z

A joint resolution approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Bill Introduced: H.J.Res.93 Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

2008-06-05T00:00:00Z

Approving the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003.

Bill Introduced: H.R.6146 To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments.

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

To amend title 28, United States Code, to prohibit recognition and enforcement of foreign defamation judgments.

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.

2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

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.

Bill Introduced: S.2977 Free Speech Protection Act of 2008

2008-05-06T00:00:00Z

A bill to create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United States law in cases in which defamation actions have been brought in foreign courts against United States persons on the basis of publications or speech in the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.1127 Condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expression in the Middle East and the concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media and press.

2008-04-22T00:00:00Z

Condemning the endemic restrictions on freedom of the press and media and public expression in the Middle East and the concurrent and widespread presence of anti-Semitic material, Holocaust denial, and incitement to violence in the Arab media and press.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5814 Free Speech Protection Act of 2008

2008-04-16T00:00:00Z

To create a Federal cause of action to determine whether defamation exists under United States law in cases in which defamation actions have been brought in foreign courts against United States persons on the basis of publications or speech in the United States.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.317 Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum.

2008-03-14T00:00:00Z

Condemning the Burmese regime's undemocratic constitution and scheduled referendum.

Bill Introduced: H.R.5514 The Pornography Jurisdiction Limitation Act of 2008

2008-02-28T00:00:00Z

To amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over State laws restricting pornography, and for other purposes.

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.

2008-02-07T00:00:00Z

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.

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.