Topic

Asia

Bills 3,862 First seen 107th Most recent 119th

3,862 bills on this subject

Filed across 13 Congresses, from the 107th to the 119th, and most in the 116th at 710. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 119th
409 bills in the 111th Congress. Showing 241–270, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HRES 604 Recognizing the vital role of the Proliferation Security Initiative in preventing the spread of weapons of mass destruction. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 26, 2009
HRES 603 Recognizing the 140th anniversary of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. October 14, 2009
HRES 602 Requesting that the President and directing that the Secretary of Defense transmit to the House of Representatives all information in their possession relating to specific communications regarding detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 95. July 23, 2009
HRES 590 Expressing grave concerns about the sweeping censorship, privacy, and cybersecurity implications of China's Green Dam filtering software, and urging U.S. high-tech companies to promote the Internet as a tool for transparency, freedom of expression, and citizen empowerment around the world. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 26, 2009
HRES 570 Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives all information in the possession of the Department of Homeland Security relating to the immigration status of any detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism. Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. July 23, 2009
HRES 555 Expressing concern for the well-being of journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee and urging the Government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea to release them on humanitarian grounds. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 17, 2009
HRES 537 Requesting that the President and directing that the Attorney General transmit to the House of Representatives all information in their possession relating to specific communications regarding detainees and foreign persons suspected of terrorism. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 83. June 26, 2009
HRES 535 Commending the Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions for calling upon all nations to live in peace and mutual understanding. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 30, 2009
HRES 528 Commending the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies for its efforts to promote peace, stability and security throughout North America, Europe, and Eurasia. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. December 2, 2010
HRES 509 Encouraging the United States to fully participate in the Shanghai Expo in 2010. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. June 4, 2009
HRES 496 Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. July 29, 2009
HRES 489 Recognizing the twentieth anniversary of the suppression of protesters and citizens in and around Tiananmen Square in Beijing, People's Republic of China, on June 3 and 4, 1989 and expressing sympathy to the families of those killed, tortured, and imprisoned in connection with the democracy protests in Tiananmen Square and other parts of China on June 3 and 4, 1989 and thereafter. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 2, 2009
HRES 479 Honoring the contributions of Takamiyama Daigoro to Sumo and to United States-Japan relations. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 15, 2009
HRES 443 Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for members of the Armed Forces and veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder and their families and urging the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the Secretary of Defense to improve the services and support available to such members, veterans, and families. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. June 8, 2009
HRES 435 Celebrating Asian/Pacific-American Heritage. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. June 8, 2009
HRES 414 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should initiate negotiations to enter into a free trade agreement with the country of Georgia. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. May 7, 2009
HRES 342 Expressing support for designation of May 2, 2009, as "Vietnamese Refugees Day". Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. April 28, 2009
HRES 334 Calling on the Government of Vietnam to release from prison, end the detention without trial, and cease the harassment and house arrest of the people who signed the Manifesto on Freedom and Democracy for Vietnam, and expressing the sense of Congress that the President should encourage Vietnam to release such people from prison and to direct the Secretary of State to establish a Countries of Particular Concern list to condemn countries like Vietnam, which engage in "particularly severe violations" of human rights. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. April 21, 2009
HRES 309 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that North Korea should immediately stop any hostile rhetoric and activity towards the Republic of Korea and engage in mutual dialogue to enhance inter-Korean relations. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. June 15, 2009
HRES 262 Expressing the strong concern of the House of Representatives about the actions of the Taliban in Swat, Pakistan, to restrict girls' access to education. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. March 18, 2009
HRES 252 Affirmation of the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Resolution Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 240. September 22, 2010
HRES 234 Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day". Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 24, 2009
HRES 226 Recognizing the plight of the Tibetan people on the 50th anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama being forced into exile and calling for a sustained multilateral effort to bring about a durable and peaceful solution to the Tibet issue. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. March 11, 2009
HRES 203 Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day". Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. March 31, 2009
HRES 188 Honoring the service, courage, and sacrifice of the Seawolves of Helicopter Attack Light Squadron Three. Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. March 31, 2009
HRES 164 Condemning Pakistan's release of nuclear scientist Abdul Qadeer Khan from house arrest. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. February 12, 2009
HRES 156 Supporting Charter 08 and the ideals of the Charter 08 movement. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. February 11, 2009
HRES 155 Recognizing Filipino American Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Filipino Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E254) February 12, 2009
HRES 134 Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s visit to India, and the positive influence that the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi had on Dr. King's work during the Civil Rights Movement. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. February 10, 2009
HRES 44 Condemning the People's Republic of China for its socially unacceptable business practices, including the manufacturing and exportation of unsafe products, casual disregard for the environment, and exploitative employment practices. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. January 9, 2009

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