Became Public Law No: 109-480.
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Became Public Law No: 109-472.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 250 - 162 (Roll no. 526).
Congressional Commission on the Abolition of Modern-Day Slavery Act
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisd...
Promoting transparency of natural resource revenues in resource-rich developing countries to help combat corruption, encouraging democracy and accountable government in such countries, and ensuring energy security through a more stable operating environment in such countries.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
To provide compensation for United States citizens taken hostage by terrorists or state sponsors of terrorism.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations.
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of Turkmenistan should take immediate steps to improve its respect for human rights and democratic practices, in keeping with its international commitments and obligations.
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the commit...
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
To amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to remove the reimbursement requirement for evacuation as a result of war, civil unrest, or natural disaster.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Ethiopia Freedom, Democracy, and Human Rights Advancement Act of 2006
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, by Unanimous Consent.
Calling on the Government of Germany to take immediate action to combat sex trafficking in connection with the 2006 FIFA World Cup, and for other purposes.
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Central Asia Democracy and Human Rights Promotion Act of 2006
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Recognizing the 17th anniversary of the massacre in Tiananmen Square, Beijing, in the People's Republic of China, and for other purposes.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Support for the Museum of the History of Polish Jews Act of 2006
Committee Agreed to Seek Consideration Under Suspension of the Rules, (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom immediately to establish a full, independent, public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Patrick Finucane, as recommended by Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park agreement, in order to move forward on the Northern Ireland Peace Process.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Calling on the Government of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to immediately and unconditionally release Dr. Pham Hong Son and other political prisoners and prisoners of conscience, and other purposes.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Concerning the Government of Romania's ban on intercountry adoptions and the welfare of orphaned or abandoned children in Romania.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 6 - 4.
Calling on the Government of the United Kingdom to immediately establish a full, independent, public judicial inquiry into the murder of Northern Ireland defense attorney Pat Finucane, as recommended by international Judge Peter Cory as part of the Weston Park agreement and a way forward for the Northern Ireland Peace Process.
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Russian Federation should fully protect the freedoms of all religious communities without distinction, whether registered and unregistered, as stipulated by the Russian Constitution and international standards.
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.