Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Brazil

Bill Introduced: S.1434 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010

2009-07-09T00:00:00Z

An original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.512 Expressing sympathy for the victims and victims' families of Air France Flight 447.

2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

Expressing sympathy for the victims and victims' families of Air France Flight 447.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2702 Suspend Brazil GSP Act

2009-06-04T00:00:00Z

To suspend the application of Generalized System of Preferences for Brazil until such time as Brazil complies with its obligations toward the United States under the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.113 Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the murder of United States Air Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig and the need for prompt justice in State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig.

2009-04-28T00:00:00Z

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the murder of United States Air Force Reserve Major Karl D. Hoerig and the need for prompt justice in State of Ohio v. Claudia C. Hoerig.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.74 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of strengthening bilateral relations in general, and investment relations specifically, between the United States and Brazil.

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the importance of strengthening bilateral relations in general, and investment relations specifically, between the United States and Brazil.

Bill Introduced: S.587 Western Hemisphere Energy Compact

2009-03-12T00:00:00Z

A bill to establish a Western Hemisphere Energy Cooperation Forum to establish partnerships with interested countries in the hemisphere to promote energy security through the accelerated development of sustainable biofuels production and energy alternatives, research, and infrastructure, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.37 A resolution calling on Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman.

2009-02-11T00:00:00Z

A resolution calling on Brazil to comply with the requirements of the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and to assist in the safe return of Sean Goldman to his father, David Goldman.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.125 Calling on Brazil in accordance with its obligations under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction to obtain, as a matter of extreme urgency, the return of Sean Goldman to his father David Goldman in the United States; urging the governments of all countries that are partners with the United States to the Hague Convention to fulfill their obligations to return abducted children to the United States; and recommending that all other nations, including Japan, that have unresolved international child abduction cases join the Hague Convention and establish procedures to promptly and equitably address the tragedy of international child abductions.

2009-02-04T00:00:00Z

Calling on Brazil in accordance with its obligations under the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction to obtain, as a matter of extreme urgency, the return of Sean Goldman to his father David Goldman in the United States; urging the governments of all countries that are partners with the United States to the Hague Convention to fulfill their obligations to return abducted children to the United States; and recommending that all other nations, including Japan, that have unresolved international child abduction cases join the Hague Convention and establish procedures to promptly and equitably address the tragedy of international child abductions.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.651 Recognizing the warm friendship and expanding strategic relationship between the United States and Brazil, commending Brazil on successfully reducing its dependence on oil by finding alternative ways to satisfy its energy needs, and recognizing the importance of the March 9, 2007, United States-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on biofuels cooperation.

2007-09-17T00:00:00Z

Recognizing the warm friendship and expanding strategic relationship between the United States and Brazil, commending Brazil on successfully reducing its dependence on oil by finding alternative ways to satisfy its energy needs, and recognizing the importance of the March 9, 2007, United States-Brazil Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on biofuels cooperation.

Bill Introduced: H.Res.435 Expressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the activities of terrorist organizations sponsored by that regime in Latin America.

2007-05-23T00:00:00Z

Expressing concern relating to the threatening behavior of the Iranian regime and its leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the activities of terrorist organizations sponsored by that regime in Latin America.

Bill Introduced: H.R.2420 International Climate Cooperation Re-engagement Act of 2007

2007-05-22T00:00:00Z

To declare United States policy on international climate cooperation, to authorize assistance to promote clean and efficient energy technologies in foreign countries, and to establish the International Clean Energy Foundation.

Bill Introduced: S.1007 United States-Brazil Energy Cooperation Pact of 2007

2007-03-28T00:00:00Z

A bill to direct the Secretary of State to work with the Government of Brazil and other foreign governments to develop partnerships that will strengthen diplomatic relations and energy security by accelerating the development of biofuels production, research, and infrastructure to alleviate poverty, create jobs, and increase income, while improving energy security and protecting the environment.

Bill Introduced: S.193 Energy Diplomacy and Security Act of 2007

2007-01-04T00:00:00Z

A bill to increase cooperation on energy issues between the United States Government and foreign governments and entities in order to secure the strategic and economic interests of the United States, and for other purposes.

Bill Introduced: S.4066 A bill to prohibit the designation of Brazil under title V of the Trade Act of 1974.

2006-11-16T00:00:00Z

A bill to prohibit the designation of Brazil under title V of the Trade Act of 1974.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.476 A resolution supporting democracy, development, and stabilization in Haiti.

2006-05-12T00:00:00Z

A resolution supporting democracy, development, and stabilization in Haiti.

Bill Introduced: S.Res.409 A resolution supporting democracy, development, and stabilization in Haiti.

2006-03-28T00:00:00Z

A resolution supporting democracy, development, and stabilization in Haiti.

Bill Introduced: S.2435 Energy Diplomacy and Security Act of 2006

2006-03-16T00:00:00Z

Bill Introduced: H.Con.Res.328 Condemning the anti-democratic actions of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should strongly support the aspirations of the democratic forces in Venezuela.

2005-12-18T00:00:00Z

Condemning the anti-democratic actions of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should strongly support the aspirations of the democratic forces in Venezuela.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3271 Trade Agreement Enforcement Act

2005-07-13T00:00:00Z

To improve the enforcement of international trade agreements.

Bill Introduced: H.R.3141 To direct the President to terminate the designation of Brazil as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of title V of the Trade Act of 1974.

2005-06-30T00:00:00Z

To direct the President to terminate the designation of Brazil as a beneficiary developing country for purposes of title V of the Trade Act of 1974.