Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Ethnic groups2008-09-23T00:00:00Zopencongress.orgtag:opencongress.org,2007:/issue_feed/7287Bill Introduced: S.3541 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-09-23:/action/1735372008-09-23T00:00:00Z
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 Enacted: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/1680202008-07-29T00:00:00Z
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 29, 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,2008-07-29:/action/1676392008-07-29T00:00:00Z
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 29, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Signed by President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/action/1675082008-07-25T00:00:00Z
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 25, 2008: Signed by President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-25:/action/1674382008-07-25T00:00:00Z
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 25, 2008: Presented to President. Bill Sent To President: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-22:/action/1671502008-07-22T00:00:00Z
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 22, 2008: Cleared for White House. Bill Introduced: H.R.6496 Iraqi Refugee and Internally Displaced Persons Humanitarian Assistance, Resettlement, and Security Act of 2008tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-15:/action/1662812008-07-15T00:00:00Z
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: S.2257 Burma Democracy Promotion Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-29:/action/1351162007-10-29T00:00:00Z
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 /> Bill Introduced: H.R.3890 Block Burmese JADE (Junta's Anti-Democratic Efforts) Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-18:/action/1327782007-10-18T00:00:00Z
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 /> Bill Introduced: S.2172 Saffron Revolution Support Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-16:/action/1325402007-10-16T00:00:00Z
A bill to impose sanctions on officials of the State Peace and Development Council in Burma, to prohibit the importation of gems and hardwoods from Burma, to support democracy in Burma, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.339 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.tag:opencongress.org,2007-10-01:/action/1311262007-10-01T00:00:00Z
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate on the situation in Burma.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.618 Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.tag:opencongress.org,2007-08-03:/action/1275302007-08-03T00:00:00Z
Recognizing the importance of addressing the plight of Afro-Colombians.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.1545 Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-05:/action/1171452007-06-05T00:00:00Z
A bill to implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.2574 Iraq Study Group Recommendations Implementation Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-06-05:/action/1170872007-06-05T00:00:00Z
To implement the recommendations of the Iraq Study Group.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.2062 Iraq Troop Protection and Reduction Act of 2007tag:opencongress.org,2007-04-26:/action/1100382007-04-26T00:00:00Z
To set forth limitations on the United States military presence in Iraq and on United States aid to Iraq for security and reconstruction, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.Res.150 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.tag:opencongress.org,2007-02-08:/action/1070452007-02-08T00:00:00Z
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.70 Iraq War Policy resolutiontag:opencongress.org,2007-02-05:/action/926322007-02-05T00:00:00Z
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Commander of Multinational Forces-Iraq and all United States personnel under his command should receive from Congress the full support necessary to carry out the United States mission in Iraq.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.Res.484 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the military junta in Burma for its recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and calling on the United Nations Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma.tag:opencongress.org,2006-05-18:/action/485702006-05-18T00:00:00Z
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate condemning the military junta in Burma for its recent campaign of terror against ethnic minorities and calling on the United Nations Security Council to adopt immediately a binding non-punitive resolution on Burma.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: S.1385 Fair Treatment and Due Process Protection Act of 2005tag:opencongress.org,2005-07-12:/action/670722005-07-12T00:00:00Z
A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure fair treatment and due process protections under the temporary assistance to needy families program, to facilitate enhanced data collection and reporting requirements under that program, and for other purposes.<br /><br /> Bill Introduced: H.R.2065 United States Military Cancer Institute Act of 2005tag:opencongress.org,2005-05-03:/action/736562005-05-03T00:00:00Z
To establish formally the United States Military Cancer Institute, to require the Institute to promote the health of members of the Armed Forces and their dependents by enhancing cancer research and treatment, to provide for a study of the epidemiological causes of cancer among various ethnic groups for cancer prevention and early detection efforts, and for other purposes.<br /><br />